I can't pay for my citation all at once; what can I do?
	You may ask for a thirty-day extension and make payments per violation, or speak to the judge.

	I don't know what to do about my charge. Can the court or its staff help me?
	The court staff and the judge can assist you by explaining your options to you, as well as the court's policies and procedures.

	I received a citation, and I just want to talk to someone about it. What should I do?
	You may speak to the clerks at the window. Please remember that the clerks are unable to give you any legal advice. If you feel that you need to speak with the judge, you may tell them that you wish to do so. The court staff and judge cannot tell you what to plea.

I want to speak to the judge about my ticket.

Please speak to the clerks at the Municipal Court. They will sign people in to see the judge on a first come, first serve basis (Monday thru Friday beginning at 3:00 p.m.). Please be prepared to provide them with information so that they can have the case file available for the judge when you go before him. The judge will be available to meet with people about their tickets from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

If I plea "Not Guilty" and request a trial, will I have to pay more if I lose and am found guilty?

It depends. The court does not assess any additional costs or fees against defendants who request a trial. If you are found "Guilty" at the trial, the judge (or jury) will assess your fine with the range prescribed by the law for that offense. For example, the fine range for most traffic offenses is $1-$200; and for most criminal offenses $1-$500. State law requires that court costs in a pre-set amount be added to the fine; these are the same court costs that would apply if your charge was paid in person or by mail.

	My citation says that I can only "appear" to enter my plea either I person or by mail. Why can't I enter my plea by phone?
	The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure only permits pleas to be entered in person or by mail. "Contacting" the court without entering a plea during your appearance period does not constitute an appearance, and can subject you to additional charges of failure to appear.

My payment order says that I have a payment due on the 18th, but I cannot make the payment until the 19th. What do I do?

All payments must be made before their due dates, unless you have been granted an extension on or before your due date. The payment orders are orders of the court, and the clerks are unable to accept late payments. If your payment plan becomes delinquent, you are subject to the issuance of a warrant for your arrest. If you find that you cannot make payment by the due date, you must speak to the judge as soon as possible.

	What happens if I do not make a plea or ignore my ticket?
	If you fail to make a plea for each violation shown on you ticket, a warrant will be issued for your arrest. If you cannot afford to pay the ticket, come in to request some alternative means of handling it.