Ord. 2026-2.City of Watauga (Tarrant County)

Municipal Court fines and fees presentation and discussion.

Bastiat Overreach Score: 72/100

Passed: 2026-09-14 • Effective: 2026-09-14

Executive Summary & Impact

The City is required to remit specific percentages of collected court fees to the state, while retaining some local funds for court security, technology, and general operations. The state authorizes the City to retain some of the state's portion as an administrative fee for managing the collection of the fees, provided the required reports are submitted timely. A report and payment are submitted to the state on a quarterly basis. Defendants have a variety of options available when issued a citation or violation, which affects the amount of revenue owed to the City and to the State. Staff will present a simplified breakdown between what is owed to the state and what the City is authorized to retain.

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

2. • City Council Workshop 2026-09-14

Municipal Court fines and fees presentation and discussion.

Outcome: PASSED (8-0) • Motion to approve Municipal Court fines and fees presentation and discussion.

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE RECORD — CITY OF WATAUGA
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-2. (Agenda Item 2.)
Meeting: City Council Workshop 
Date Enacted: 2026-09-14
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (8 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Taxes & Fees

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
The City is required to remit specific percentages of collected court fees to the state, while retaining some local funds for court security, technology, and general operations. The state authorizes the City to retain some of the state's portion as an administrative fee for managing the collection of the fees, provided the required reports are submitted timely. A report and payment are submitted to the state on a quarterly basis. Defendants have a variety of options available when issued a citation or violation, which affects the amount of revenue owed to the City and to the State. Staff will present a simplified breakdown between what is owed to the state and what the City is authorized to retain.