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RESOLUTION NO. R92-129
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS, CALLING ON THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL
LEAGUE TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT WILL PROHIBIT
FURTHER IMPOSITION OF MANDATED COURT FEES FOR
MUNICIPAL COURTS BY THE STATE OF TEXAS.
Whereas, the State of Texas has imposed and raised mandatory fees for the
Municipal Courts consistently at each legislative session, without regard as to
the impact of these fees on the operation of the courts or the impact on
paying those fees; and
Whereas, the Municipal Courts are acting as a collection point for the State of
Texas on all misdemeanor offenses and the fees collected are transferred to
the State without regard as to the financial impact on the cities; and
Whereas, the Municipal Courts are utilized by the state government as a
conduit for gaining additional revenue for state supported programs.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Plainview,
Texas, to request the Texas Municipal League to introduce legislation that will
halt further state mandated fees upon the municipalities and courts, and to
allow those cities and courts to control and set fees as they deem just and
appropriate.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of July, 19924
E. V. Ridlehuber, Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen McBeth, City Secretary