Tex.
Code of Crim. Proc. Article 45.203
Collection of Fines and Costs
(a)
The governing body of each municipality shall by ordinance prescribe rules, not inconsistent with any law of this state, as may be proper to enforce the collection of fines imposed by a municipal court. In addition to any other method of enforcement, the municipality may enforce the collection of fines by:(1)
execution against the property of the defendant; or(2)
imprisonment of the defendant.(b)
The governing body of a municipality may adopt such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with any law of this state, concerning the practice and procedure in the municipal court as the governing body may consider proper.(c)
The governing body of each municipality may prescribe by ordinance the collection, after due notice, of a fine not to exceed $25 for an offense under Section 38.10 (Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear)(e), Penal Code, or Section 543.009 (Compliance with or Violation of Promise to Appear), Transportation Code. Money collected from the fine shall be paid into the municipal treasury for the use and benefit of the municipality.(d)
Costs may not be imposed or collected in criminal cases in municipal court by municipal ordinance.
Source:
Article 45.203 — Collection of Fines and Costs, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.45.htm#45.203
(accessed Jun. 5, 2024).