This section of the toolkit explains how to begin the process of resolving a fine-only misdemeanor. In Texas, these offenses can escalate from a fine to a warrant for your arrest if the ticket is not paid or you fail to appear in court. If you cannot settle the ticket immediately, please read through each of these pages and inform yourself on navigating our court system and alternatives. This section examines:
- What are Class C Misdemeanors and Fine-Only Misdemeanors?
- I Received a Ticket That I Won't Be Able to Pay
- I Have an Old Ticket That I Still Can't Pay
- I Can't Travel Back to Where I Got My Ticket
Luissana's license was suspended over a decade ago for a traffic ticket she received when she was 19. For years, the debt mounted. However, as a working mother, she continued to drive her children to school and herself to work. As a result, she’s ended up in jail countless times, and she has to pay not only another ticket but bail and a towing fee for her car being unattended.