(a) 
The municipal court judge for the town has the authority to set, increase, decrease, or waive court fees at his discretion and in accordance with the laws of the state. The municipal court administrator and/or his or her designated representative shall collect these specified fees at appropriate times and under the direction of the municipal court judge. All applicable state fees and/or court costs shall be added as set forth by the laws of the state.
(b) 
A collection fee is hereby authorized and imposed, as provided by article 103.0031, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure:
(1) 
In the amount of 30% of debts and accounts receivable, such as unpaid fines, fees, court costs, forfeited bonds, and restitution ordered paid by a municipal court serving the town when such debt or account receivable is more than 60 days past due and has been referred to an attorney or private vendor for collection; and
(2) 
In the amount of 30% of amounts in cases in which the accused has failed to appear:
(A) 
As promised under subchapter A, chapter 543, Texas Transportation Code, or other law;
(B) 
In compliance with a lawful written notice to appear, issued under article 14.06(b), Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, or other law;
(C) 
In compliance with a lawful summons issued under article 15.03(b), Texas Code of Criminal Procedure;
(D) 
In compliance with a lawful order of a court serving the town; or
(E) 
As specified in a citation, summons, or other notice authorized by section 682.002, Texas Transportation Code, that charges the accused with a parking or stopping offense,
(c) 
The fees imposed under subsection (c) may be applied when such amounts are more than 60 days past due and have been referred to an attorney or private vendor for collection.
(Ordinance 20-0227D, sec. 4, adopted 2/27/20)