Court Fines
List Effective January 1, 2009
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Driving License Related License Plate & Registration | Lights | Miscellaneous Equipment
Failure to Stop and Identify | Failure to Yield Right of Way | Minor Related | Stopping
Speeding/ Speed Related| Miscellaneous | Seat Belts| Motorcycle |NoisePassing | Disregard Traffic Sign | Turning | Wrong Side/ Wrong Way | City Ordinance Violations
Animal/Fowl |Automobile Wreckers | Fire Codes | Food & Food Handlers
Garbage and Litter Collection | Health and SanitationWeeds/Grass/Brush| Lake Offenses |Miscellaneous Provisions |Parks | Peddlers/Solicitors
Coin Operated Machines |Taxation |Utilities | Traffic/Streets | Zoning | Technical Codes| TABC
Miscellaneous State Laws | Education Code Offenses | Court Offenses | Penal Code
Driving License Related
N.O.L. - No Driver's License
$177
Expired Driver's License
$165
Expired Commercial Driver's License
$233
Failure to Display Driver's License
$165
Violate Restrictions - Glasses
$200
Violate Restrictions - Instructor Permit
$200
Violate Restrictions - 122 cc Motorcycle
$200
Violate Restrictions - Instruction
$200
No Commercial Driver's License
$264
Violate Restrictions- Occupational License
$200
Lending One's Driver's License
$222
Permit Unlawful Use of Driver's License
$222
Display Altered Driver's License
$239
Display License Issued to Another Person
$244
No Motorcycle or Moped Endorsement
$173
Failure to Report Change of Address/Name
$173
Failure to Report Change of Address - Commercial Driver's License
$136
Display Fictitious License
$244
License Plate & Registration TOP
No valid Plate/1 Plate
$173
Expired License Plate
$173
Unregistered Vehicle
$173
Display Unclean License
$173
Lights TOP
Failure to Dim Headlights-Meeting
$173
Failure to Dim Headlights- Following
$173
Obstruction to Driver's View
$173
No Headlights- Not Equipped
$173
No Parking Lamps- Not Equipped
$173
No Stop Lamps- Not Equipped
$173
No Tail Lamps - Not Equipped
$173
No Turn Signal - Not Equipped
$173
No License Plate Light
$173
No License Plate Light on Motorcycle
$173
Defective Headlights
$173
Defective Stop Lights
$173
Defective Tail Lights
$173
Defective Turn Signal
$173
Defective Parking Lamps
$173
Improper Flashing Lights
$173
No Reflector(s) - Not Equipped
$173
No / Defective Reflector - Rear of Bicycle
$173
Wrong Color Stoplamps
$173
Wrong Color License Plate Light
$173
Wrong Color Signal Device
$173
Drove w/o Lights when Required
$173
Red Lights on Front
$173
Miscellaneous Equipment TOP
No Valid Inspection Sticker
$173
Expired Inspection Sticker
$173
Defective Brakes
$173
No Parking Brakes
$173
Unnecessary Use of Horn
$178
Muffler Violation - Not Equipped or Defective
$173
Loud Exhaust - Public Street
$178
No Exhaust Emission System - Removed Original
$178
Defective Exhaust Emission System
$200
No Rear View Mirror
$173
No windshield wipers - not equipped
$173
Defective windshield wipers
$173
Television receiver improperly located
$228
Failure to Stop and Identify TOP
FSI- Attended Vehicle
$250
FSI- Unattended Vehicle
$250
FSI - Fixture
$250
FSI - Attended Vehicle - Leave the Scene
$250
Failure to Yield Right of Way TOP
FTYROW- At Stop Intersection
$157
FTYROW- At Yield Sign
$173
FTYROW- At Open Intersection
$173
FTYROW - Making Left Turn
$173
FTYROW - Leaving Alley Private Drive
$277
FTYROW - Leaving Alley
$277
FTYROW- To Emergency Vehicle
$173
FTYROW- To Police Vehicle
$173
FTYROW- To Pedestrian
$173
FTYROW - Pedestrian on Sidewalk
$173
FTYROW- Pedestrian in Crosswalk
$157
FTYROW- Turn When Unsafe- Right Turn on Red
$173
Minor RelatedTOP
Minor Operating Vehicle Without Approved Headgear
$173
Minor- Passenger on Motorcycle Without Headgear
$173
Parent Permitted Unlicensed Minor to Drive
$239
Permit Unlicensed Person to Drive Vehicle
$239
Unauthorized Driver
$239
StoppingTOP
Ran Stop Sign
$184
Ran Red Light-Solid
$239
Ran Red Light- Flashing
$184
Fail Stop Designated Point-Stop
$173
Fail Stop Designated Point-Yield Sign
$173
Fail Stop Designated Point-Red Light
$173
Fail Stop at Designated Point - Flashing
$173
Drive Through Parking Lot w/o Stop
$173
Speeding/ Speed RelatedTOP
Speeding - 30 Urban District
$167
Speeding - Posted
$167
Speeding - 70 mph Daytime/ 65 mph Night/ Highway
$167
Speeding - School Zone
$192
Failure to Control Speed
$195
Unsafe Speed for Conditions
$195
Impeding Traffic
$167
Speeding - Highway - Fuel Conservation
$173
MiscellaneousTOP
Miscellaneous Offense Code
$195
Obstruct a ramp
$134
Obstruct a railroad crossing
$217
Obstruct a sidewalk
$134
Riding Where Not Intended
$125
Change Lanes When Unsafe
$162
Following Too Closely
$178
Crossing Physical Barrier
$162
Backing Without Safety
$178
Open Door in Moving Traffic Lane
$173
Off Truck Route
$200
Ran Over Fire Hose
$200
Following Fire Truck
$200
Following Ambulance
$200
Unsafe Start
$173
Disregard Police Officer
$200
No Liability Insurance
$371
No Liability Insurance - Prior Conviction
$569
Obstruct Driver's View
$173
Clinging to Vehicle
$173
Poss. Open Container of Alcholic Beverage
$241
Operate Vehicle w/ Child in Open Bed
$222
Unattended Vehicle w/ Engine Running
$162
Disregard School Crossing Guard in a School Zone
$255
Fail to Signal Lane Change
$173
Affix Color/Light Altering Material to
$173
Operate Vehicle w/ object/ material on windshield
$195
Seat BeltsTOP
Unsecured Child-Under 5 or <36 inches="">
$294
No Seat Belt-Driver
$147
No Seat Belt- front seat passenger
$147
Unsecured Child Under Age 17
$294
MotorcycleTOP
Too Many Riders- Driver
$162
Too Many Riders- Rider
$162
Carry Passenger w/o Helmet
$173
Operating w/o Headgear
$173
Passenger w/o Headgear
$173
NoiseTOP
Loud Exhaust-On Public Street
$178
Unnecessary Use of Horn
$178
Barking Dog
$136
Noisy Animal (Not dog)
$141
ULoud Music (Radio/Stereo)
$142
Other-Loud Noise
$142
Amplified Sound from Motor Vehicle
$142
PassingTOP
Cut In After Passing
$173
Pass No Passing Zone-Marked
$178
Pass No Passing Zone-Intersection
$182
Illegal Passing on the Right
$200
Passing on the Left - Insufficient Clearance
$173
Passing on Left Unsafely
$173
Passing on the Right Unsafely
$178
Passing in No Pass Zone -Railroad Crossing
$200
Passing School Bus
$437
Disregard Traffic SignTOP
No U-Turn (Intersection)
$136
Right Turn Wrong Lane
$173
Left Turn Only
$173
No Left Turn
$173
Disregard Traffic Control Device
$173
Disobey Warning Signs
$173
Disregard Warning Signs: Road Construction Site
$274
Changed Lane When Unsafe
$162
TurningTOP
Improper Left Turn
$173
Turn on Red w/o Stop
$173
Right Turn Wrong Lane
$173
Turned Right Too Wide
$173
Left Turn- Cut Corner
$173
Practicable Right Turn
$173
Practicable Left Turn
$173
U-Turn on Curve
$173
U-Turn on a Hill
$173
Turn When Unsafe-Private Drive
$173
Turn When Unsafe-Right on Red
$173
Turn When Unsafe
$173
Cut Across Driveway to Make Turn
$173
Fail to Signal Turn
$173
Wrong Side/ Wrong WayTOP
Wrong Side Road- 2 Lane Street
$173
Wrong Side Road-4 Lane Street
$173
Wrong Way One-Way Street
$173
Failure to Drive in Single Lane
$173
Wrong Way on Divided Highway
$173
Driving Center Lane, Not Pass/Turn
$173
City Ordinance ViolationsTOP
Operate Sound Truck w/o License
$134
Operating Taxi Cab w/o permit
$189
Animal/FowlTOP
Dog Running at Large
$175
Animal at Large
$175
Dog/Cat Not Vaccinated
$191
Fail Comply w/order-Nuisance Animal
$175
Fail to Submit Animal for Quarantine
$494
Allow Animal to Defecate on Public Property/Street
$109
Allow Animal to Defecate on Private Property
$109
Vaccination Tag Not Worn
$219
Failed to Comply w/ Animal Grievance
$175
Animal Left in Motor Vehicle
$301
Pen Not Sanitary
$164
Fail to Report Animal Bite
$109
Person Fails to Report w/i 24 hours
$109
Owner Fails to Report w/i 24 hours
$109
Negligent Care
$191
Fail to Attend Pet Education Seminar After Waiver of Impoundment Fees
$136
Noise- Barking Dog
$136
Automobile WreckersTOP
Wrecker w/o Sign
$134
Wrecker at Scene w/o Police Call
$178
Fail to Clean Up Debris
$178
Fire CodesTOP
Burning Grass or Weeds
$241
Latch-Opening Device on Gas Nozzle
$241
Fireworks-Posess, Sale, Give Away, Use
$241
Aid Minor to Use Fireworks
$296
Fail to Number/ Ltr. Apt. Units
$241
Fail to Number/Ltr. Apt. Buildings
$241
Fail to Have Directory for Apartments
$241
Violation International Fire Prevention Code
$186
Failure to Maintain Fire Alarm System
$1,170
No Smoke Detector
$186
Extension Cords-Wiring Substitute
$186
Exit Obstructed/Lock Exit
$1,170
Failure to Maintain Portable Fire Extinguisher
$186
Smoke Detector Not Maintained
$186
Proper Ventilation of Equipment
$186
Violation N.F.P.A.
$186
Maintain Fire Hazard
$241
Fail to Barricade Vacant Building
$241
Food & Food HandlersTOP
Mobile Delivery Food w/o Permit
$290
Violate Food Service Code-Tight Door
$290
No Food Establishment Permit
$290
No Hot Water to Wash Hands
$290
No Handwash Facility
$290
Garbage and Litter CollectionTOP
Place Litter/Junk Around Dumpster
$197
Fail to Secure Litter/Garbage Bag
$197
Tamper/Rummage Thru Dumpster
$197
Dump Litter In Another's Dumpster
$197
Place Roofing/Building Materials in Dumpster
$197
Fail to Drain Garbage
$197
Fail to Wrap Animal Matter
$197
Empty Dumpsters w/o Permit
$197
Unload Litter Unauthorized Site at Dump
$197
Health and SanitationTOP
Fail/Treat Water/Prevent Mosquitoes
$131
Fail to Maintain/Repair Rat-Proofing
$131
Building W/ Foodstuff not rat/proofed
$131
Fail to Store Animal Feed Properly
$131
Fail to Restore Seal (Rat proof)
$131
Fail to Seal New Opening (Rat proof)
$131
Junked Vehicle- No License Plate
$252
Junked Vehicle- No Inspection Sticker
$252
Junked Vehicle- Wreck
$252
Littering/Dumping in Public Place
$186
Littering/Dumping in Park
$186
Throw Glass, Nails, etc., in Park
$186
Sweep Litter in Gutter, ROW, etc.
$186
Fail to Keep ROWD/Sidewalk Clean
$186
Throw Litter Vehicle-Driver
$186
Throw Litter Vehicle-Rider
$186
Litter Thrown from Vehicle Operating
$186
Truck Load Causing Litter
$329
Throw Litter in Lake, River, Fountain
$186
Litter Blown from Receptacle
$131
Littering/Dumping on Private Property
$252
Threw Litter on Vacant Lot Accumulate Litter- Vacant Lot
$252
Accumulate Litter/Junk- Private Property
$241
Accumulate Unsanitary Matter in Structure
$252
Junk/Wrecking Yard- No Fence
$252
Junk/Wrecking Yard-Outside Storage
$252
Junk /Wrecking Yard- Car on ROW
$252
Auto Service/Repair Used Car Lot
$252
Auto Service/Repair - Outside Storage
$252
Auto Service/Repair- Car on ROW
$252
Other Repair- Outside Storage
$252
Posting notices on phone/utility pole
$241
Drop litter from aircraft
$186
Fail to Remove debris @ Wreck
$186
Allow Water/Matter to Stagnate/Stand
$186
Impair Drainage-Gutter/Street
$186
Impair Drainage- Service Pipes
$186
Improper Water Connection
$186
Improper Sewer Connection
$186
Fail to Maintain Septic Tank System
$186
Prohibit Discharge into Sewer, Grease/Oil
$290
Violation of Smoking Ordinance - Smoker
$180
Violation of Smoking Ordinance/ No Signs - 1st offense
$125
Violation of Smoking Ordinance/ No Signs - 2nd offense
$180
Violation of Smoking Ordinance/ No Signs - 3rd offense
$235
Violation of Smoking Ordinance/ Establishment 1st offense
$125
Violation of Smoking Ordinance/ Establishment - 2nd offense
$180
Violation of Smoking Ordinance/ Establishment - 3rd offense
$235
Weeds/Grass/BrushTOP
Property w/ Structure
$252
Vacant Undeveloped Property
$252
ROW Adjoining Property
$252
Lake OffensesTOP
Motor Boat in Restricted Areas
$134
Skiing On Lake Brazos
$134
Unreasonable Speed for Boat
$134
Boat Creates Dangerous Wake
$134
Disobey Police Officer
$184
Damage Signs/Markers
$134
Dumping Cans, Containers, etc.
$184
Place/Erect/Post not 1 ft. above water
$134
Operate Boat Swimming Area
$134
Swim/Wade within 100 ft. launch area
$134
Diving From Bridge
$134
Park vehicle/boat prohibited area/zone
$134
Park in Safety/Turn area
$134
Ski Restricted areas
$134
Ski within 300 ft. swim/launch area
$134
Ski within 200 ft. Shore Line
$134
Leave boat unattended
$134
Obstruct ramp
$134
Follow skiers
$134
Too many passengers in boat
$134
Fish in Swimming area
$134
Miscellaneous ProvisionsTOP
Solicitation of Prohibited Substance
$604
Loitering- Drug Related Activity
$312
Climb Water Tower/Utility Pole
$147
Drop/Throw Object from Bridge
$147
Thrash Pecan Trees
$147
Discharge Air Gun
$147
Mainfest Intent/Prostituion
$294
Retain Library Materials after notice
$195
Retain Library Materials after notice-parent/guardian
$195
Curfew Violation: Juvenile
$200
Curfew Violation: Parent/Guardian
$200
Curfew Violation: Establishment
$200
Carnival w/o permit
$294
ParksTOP
Park Hours (curfew)
$129
Operate vehicle unauthorized area
$129
Parked vehicle prohibited area
$129
Peddlers/SolicitorsTOP
No Permit- Commerical Solicitor
$140
No Permit- Charitable Solicitor
$140
Not Registered- Religious solicitor
$140
Coin Operated MachinesTOP
Tax Receipt Not Displayed-Coin Machine
$178
Transfer Receipt to Another Machine
$178
No Dance Hall Permit
$178
Dance Hall Permit Not Displayed
$178
TaxationTOP
Failure to Pay OCC Tax for Alcoholic Beverage
$178
Failure to Display OCC Tax Rec.- Alcohol
$178
Failure to File Hotel Tax Report- 1st Quarter
$178
Failure to File Hotel Tax Report- 2nd Quarter
$178
Failure to File Hotel Tax Report- 3rd Quarter
$178
Failure to File Hotel Tax Report- 4th Quarter
$178
Failure to Pay Hotel Tax- 1st Quarter
$228
Failure to Pay Hotel Tax- 2nd Quarter
$228
Failure to Pay Hotel Tax- 3rd Quarter
$228
Failure to Pay Hotel Tax- 4th Quarter
$228
UtilitiesTOP
Tampering w/ City Utility Meter
$178
Unauthorized Use of Fire Hydrant
$178
Traffic/StreetsTOP
Ride on Part of Vehicle Not for Passenger
$129
Get on/off moving vehicle
$129
Skating on the Road
$129
Store/Sale Personal Property on Public Property/Street
$124
ZoningTOP
Violate Zoning Ordinance Regulation
$186
Violate Land Use Regulation
$186
Single Wide Mobile Home in City
$186
Sexually Oriented Business in Wrong Zone
$186
Mobile Sign over 30 days
$186
Technical CodesTOP
No Building Permit
$186
No Permit for Mobile/Permanent Sign
$186
No Permit to Demolish Structure
$186
No Permit to Move House
$186
Exterior Door w/o deadlock
$186
Improper Address I.D.
$186
Occupancy Load Sign Not Posted
$186
No Exit Sign
$186
Exit Signs Not Illuminated
$186
Fail to Remove Debris after Demolition
$186
No License to do Electrical Work
$186
No Electrical Permit
$186
Concealing Work Before Approved
$186
Violate Electrical Code Requirement
$186
Junction Box Not Enclosed
$186
No Master Plumber's License
$186
No Journeyman Plumber's License
$186
No Landscape Irrigator's License
$186
No Permit for Plumbing Work
$186
Violate Plumbing Code Requirement
$186
Violate Gas Code Requirement
$120
Violate Mechanical Code Requirements
$120
Occupy Condemned Building for Human Habitation
$186
Lease Substandard Dwelling
$186
Fail to Maintain Waste Pipe
$186
Water Heating Facility Improperly Installled
$186
Unsafe Foundation
$186
Defects in Exterior Walls
$186
Unsafe Roof
$186
Unsafe Stair/Porch
$186
Maintain Windows/Doors
$186
Hardware on Door Improper
$186
No Screens
$186
No Paint/Protective Treatment
$186
Accessory Building Unsafe Condition
$186
Interior Walls/Floors, etc.
$186
Open Storage on Private Property
$252
Violate Housing Code Requirement
$329
Violate Fence Requirement- for pool
$195
Violate Code Requirement- pool
$195
Fail to Obtain permit for repair after BSC
$329
Fail to Obtain permit for demolition after BSC
$329
Fail to complete repair requested by BSC
$329
Allow Occupancy of Unsafe Building
$329
Enter/Occupy Red Tagged Structure
$329
Violate Building Abatement Code
$329
Sexually Oriented Business- No License
$186
TABCTOP
Alcohol within /1,000 ft. of School
$184
Consume After Hours
$134
Possess w/ intent to Consume After Hours
$134
Purchase by Minor
$184
Minor in Possession
$206
Consumption by Minor
$206
Minor Misrepresents age
$184
Purchase/Furnish to Minor
$195
Minor Attempts to Purchase Alcohol
$184
Consume on Premises Lic. Off Premises
$162
DUI-Juvenile (under 17 years of age)
$299
DUI-Minor (17 through 20 yrs of age)
$299
Possess, Purchase, Consume Tobacco (under 18 years of age)
$206
Sale Tobacco Product to Person under 18 yrs. of age
$189
Sale Tobacco Product to person who provides to person under 18 yrs. of age
$189
Fail to Display Tobacco warning signs
$189
Fail to Notify Employee Law Prohibits
$189
Vendor Permits Direct Access to Tobacco
$189
Vendor Installed/Maintained Tobacco Vending Machine
$189
Distribute Free Sample to Person Under 18 yrs. of age
$189
Distribute Free Coupon to Person Under 18 yrs. of age
$189
Miscellaneous State LawsTOP
Refrigerator Acc. to Child
$294
Possess Drug Para. to Ingest
$305
Possess Drug Para. to Grow/Manufacture
$305
Education Code OffensesTOP
Violate School District Rule
$274
Public School Fraternity, Sorority, Secret Society or Gang
$274
Public School Fraternity, Sorority, Secret Society or Gang-Person Not Enrolled Soliciting
$274
Possess Intoxicants on Public School Grounds
$274
Possess Intoxicants Athletic Event
$274
Disruption of Classes
$274
Disruption of Transportation
$274
Court OffensesTOP
Violate Promise To Appear - 10 Days
$156
F.T.A.T. (Trial & Pre-Trial)
$244
F.T.A. (on City Ordinance)
$107
Held in Contempt (No Court Costs)
$108
F.T.A. Penal Code
$123
Penal CodeTOP
DOC- Language
$288
DOC- Gesture
$288
DOC- Odor
$288
DOC- Threat
$288
DOC-Noise
$288
DOC-Fighting
$288
DOC-Window Peeping
$288
DOC- Shoot Across Roadway
$288
DOC-Reckless Exposure
$288
Assault- Contact
$343
Assault- Threat
$343
Theft Under $50
$288
Theft of Service Under $50
$288
Attempted Theft over $50
$288
Issuance of Bad Check
$288
Public Intoxication
$288
Criminal Mischief under $50-damage
$288
Criminal Mischief under $20-tampering
$288
Attempted Criminal Mischief $20- $200 damage
$288
Attempted Criminal Mischief over $20- $200 -tampering
$288
Reckless Damage
$288
Attempted Criminal Trespass
$211
Attempted Evading Arrest or Detention
$244
Gambling -Bet on Game/Contest
$211
Gamling-Cards, Dice, etc.
$211
Leaving a Child unattended in a vehicle
$376
Refuse to Report Name/Address
$288
Give False Report of Name/Address
$288
Prevent Execution Civil Service
$222
Official Misconduct
$222
Dog Fighting-Attended
$222
Smoke Tobacco/Public Primary School
$140
Smoke Tobacco/Public Secondard School
$140
Possess Tobacco/ Public Primary School
$140
Possess Tobacco/Public Secondary School
$140
