Once a fine is assessed it is due immediately.
You may request an extension to pay the fine by submitting a written request.
There is information at the bottom of this page about extensions.
A defendant who is convicted of a criminal offense punishable by fine only is entitled to alternative methods of satisfying the judgment against them if they are unable to pay the fine or costs, in whole or in part.
Those alternative methods include:
A payment plan, allowing the defendant to make payments toward the fine and costs in designated intervals.
Note that if any amount is paid more than 30 days after the judgment assessing the fine or costs then the defendant must be charged a $15 time payment reimbursement fee.
Disposition of the amount assessed by performing community service.
There are many options that meet the requirements of the law for community service, see the Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 45.049 for full details.
A defendant is entitled to a minimum of $100 credit for every 8 hours of community service performed.
If performing community service imposes an undue hardship, a defendant who is indigent or who lacks sufficient resources to pay may be entitled to a waiver of the fine and costs, in whole or in part.
A defendant may be entitled to jail credit in certain circumstances if the defendant was confined in jail or prison after the commission of the offense pending in justice court.
Accounts are placed in collections with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C. after 60 days of non payment.
How And Where To Pay A Fine And What Information You May Need
This Court Now Has Several Payment Plan Options!
Please contact us at (979) 542-30330 to inquire.
Paying Your Fine
1. Paying Your Fine at the Court Window
If your fine has not been sent to collections, you may pay it in person at the court window:
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Accepted payment methods:
- Credit or debit card (4% convenience fee applies)
- Cashier’s check or money order (no fee)
Make cashier’s checks or money orders payable to the court.
2. Paying by Credit or Debit Card (Not in Collections)
If your fine has not been paid by the due date and has not been forwarded to a debt collector, you may pay by credit or debit card through Certified Payments.
A 4% convenience fee will be added to all card payments.
To avoid the fee, you may mail a cashier’s check or money order to the court.
Certified Payments Options:
- Pay online: www.certifiedpayments.net
- Pay by phone
⚠️ Important:
This information is only for fines not in collections with MVBA.
If your account has been sent to collections, you must contact MVBA directly to arrange payment.
Do not use the Certified Payments information below to pay MVBA.
If you are unsure whether your account is in collections, please contact:
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
Phone: 979-542-3030
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Information Needed for Certified Payments
When paying through Certified Payments, you will need:
- Bureau Code – This code is used to identify the court.
- Docket or Case Number – The court will assign your citation a Docket Number or Case Number.
- Amount Due – This is the total amount you are required to pay for your citation.
⚠️ Please Note:
Due to a recent increase in payments made to this court in error, the Bureau Code is now provided only by the court.
You must contact the court to obtain the Bureau Code before making your payment.
Payments made using the wrong Bureau Code cannot be transferred and will delay processing.
3. If Your Account Has Been Sent to Collections
If your fine has been past due for 60 days or more, it has been forwarded to a private debt collection agency.
Additional charges:
- 30% collection fee added to the balance
- $10 DPS administrative fee (if an Omni hold has been placed on your driver’s license)
An Omni hold prevents you from renewing your driver’s license. Once all fines and fees are paid, the hold will be lifted.
All payments for accounts in collections must be made through the collection agency:
McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C. (MVBA)
Phone: 1-866-955-5455
Website: www.paymvba.com
If you received a letter from MVBA, you must contact them directly to arrange payment.
Requesting an Extension to Pay Your Fine
You may request additional time to pay your fine.
How to submit a request:
Submit a completed Request for Extension to Pay Fine form by mail, email, fax, or in person.
Important notes:
- All sections of the form must be completed, including your plea.
- Incomplete forms will be returned and not processed.
- If granted, you will have 31 days to pay your fine.
- You may request one additional 31-day extension if needed.
- A $15 late payment fee will be added if payment is not made within the extension period or if a second extension is granted.