(a) 
There is hereby created and established a municipal court technology fund, herein referred to as the “fund,” pursuant to article 102.0172 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
(b) 
The fund may be maintained in an interest-bearing account and may be maintained in the general revenue account.
(Ordinance 819-2006 adopted 9/12/06)
(a) 
The fee shall be in the amount of $4.00.
(b) 
The fee shall be assessed and collected from the defendant upon conviction for a misdemeanor offense in the municipal court as a cost of court. A defendant is considered convicted if
(1) 
A sentence is imposed on the person;
(2) 
The person is placed on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision; or
(3) 
The court defers final disposition of the person’s case.
(c) 
The fee shall be collected on conviction for an offense committed on or after adoption of this article (September 14, 1999).
(d) 
The clerk of the court shall collect the fee and pay the fee to the financial officer of the city, who shall deposit the fee into the municipal court technology fund.
(Ordinance 819-2006 adopted 9/12/06)
(a) 
The fund shall be used only to finance the purchase of or to maintain technological enhancements for the municipal court of the city, including:
(1) 
Computer systems;
(2) 
Computer networks;
(3) 
Computer hardware;
(4) 
Computer software;
(5) 
Imaging systems;
(6) 
Electronic kiosks;
(7) 
Electronic ticket writers; or
(8) 
Docket management systems.
(b) 
The fund shall be administered by or under the direction of the city council.
(Ordinance 819-2006 adopted 9/12/06)
The purpose of the use of any funds remaining in the fund shall continue to be used and administered as required by this article, and for that purpose this article remains in effect.
(Ordinance 733-99 adopted 9/14/99)