A resolution authorizing a collection fee as provided by Article 103.0031, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, in the amount of 30 percent of debts and accounts receivable such as unpaid fines, fees, court costs, forfeited bonds, and restitution ordered paid by a Municipal Court serving the City when such debt or account receivable is more than 60 days past due and has been referred to an attorney or private vendor for collection, and amounts in cases in which the accused has failed to appear; and to ratify and adopt herein all prior contracts and actions taken by the City of Mesquite as it relates to collection and enforcement of such debts and accounts receivables.

Committee

City Council

Introduced

May 19, 2026

On agenda

June 1, 2026

Where it was heard

City Council Jun 1, 2026 Approved Pass