In accordance with the provisions of article 102.017, Code of Criminal Procedure, there is hereby created a municipal court building security fund. This fund shall be administered under the direction of the governing body of the city.
(Ordinance 1997-720 adopted 10/14/97)
(a) 
All defendants convicted for a misdemeanor offense in municipal court shall be required to pay a three dollar ($3.00) security fee as a cost of court. A person is considered convicted for purposes of this article if:
(1) 
A sentence is imposed on the person;
(2) 
The person receives community supervision, including deferred adjudication; or
(3) 
The court defers final disposition of the person’s case.
(b) 
The security fee shall be collected by the municipal court clerk and paid to the official who discharges the duties of municipal treasurer for deposit in the municipal court building security fund.
(Ordinance 1997-720 adopted 10/14/97; Ordinance adopting Code)
The municipal court building security fund may be used only to finance the following items when used for the purpose of providing security services for any buildings housing the municipal court of the city:
(1) 
The purchase or repair of X-ray machines and conveying systems;
(2) 
Handheld metal detectors;
(3) 
Walkthrough metal detectors;
(4) 
Identification cards and systems;
(5) 
Electronic locking and surveillance equipment;
(6) 
Bailiffs, deputy sheriffs, deputy constables, or contract security personnel during times when they are providing appropriate security services;
(7) 
Signage;
(8) 
Confiscated weapon inventory and tracking systems;
(9) 
Locks, chains, alarms, or similar security devices;
(10) 
The purchase or repair of bulletproof glass; and
(11) 
Continuing education on security issues for court personnel and security personnel.
(Ordinance 1997-720 adopted 10/14/97; Ordinance adopting Code)