CHAPTER 9
MUNICIPAL COURT 1

SECTION:

1-9-1: Statutes Adopted

1-9-2: Trial Rules

1-9-3: Appeals

1-9-4: Municipal Court Funds

1-9-5: Unpaid Fines And Court Collection

 

Notes

1	1. See article IV, section 6 of the city charter.

1-9-1: STATUTES ADOPTED:

So much of the Texas Government Code, section 29.001 et seq., as is applicable to cities and towns incorporated under the commission form of government is hereby adopted, and by virtue thereof and of the general laws of Texas, the municipal court of the city shall be as provided in said laws and governed by their provisions. (Ord. 194, 9-6-1955)

1-9-2: TRIAL RULES:

The rules with reference to trial by jury, summoning juries, summoning witnesses and all other rules of procedure applicable to justice courts shall prevail in municipal court. (Ord. 194, 9-6-1955)

1-9-3: APPEALS:

Appeals may be taken from the municipal court to the county court or county court at law under the same rules as govern appeals from justice court. (Ord. 194, 9-6-1955)