Summary
The city raised its warrant fee from $50 to $75 to follow a new Texas state law.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Increases revenue from warrant collections by raising individual fees from $50 to $75 upon execution of an arrest capias.
✅Who benefits
The city budget receives increased fee recovery revenue from executed warrants.
⚠️Who could be affected
Individuals who have outstanding warrants will face higher fees upon arrest.
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