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The Texas Surcharge Program Has Been Abolished!
The article written below will become obsolete effective September of 2019. Over the last 13 years we have spent exhaustive time helping people across Texas with surcharge related issues. It is our pleasure to announce that this time has come to and end as it relates to financial penalties attached to traffic ticket convictions. That does not mean that all suspension issues go away. But it is at least a step taken that should provide some much needed financial assistance to those most in need of it. We suggest you read our most current article regarding surcharges that can be found by clicking this Texas Surcharge Update link. This is a huge development in the law and will help thousands. The article below will remain on the site to archive the history of the program only. Congratulations to those that have been impacted by the surcharge program!
Texas has been part of the Driver Responsibility Program since 2003. This program monitors the driving habits of Texas residents in an attempt to punish drivers considered to “high risk.” However, the program hasn’t always worked the way as planned. In many instances, due to community service and time served laws for traffic tickets, many low income families have been hit the hardest by the program. This article is intended to help those that already are subject to surcharges due to traffic ticket convictions. It is our sincere hope that this helps you reduce or avoid surcharges for traffic ticket convictions in Texas. If you have outstanding traffic tickets that you would like a traffic ticket attorney to defend so that they do not end up in the surcharge program, feel free to call our office at 214-321-4105.
The Texas Indigency Program For Surcharges
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The indigency program for surcharges are based on evaluation of the income level of the individual. The chart used to determine level of income is as follows:
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| Persons in Family |
125% | 125% | 125% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Contiguous States | Alaska | Hawaii | |
| 1 | $11,800.00 | $14,840.00 | $13,670.00 |
| 2 | $16,020.00 | $20,020.00 | $18,430.00 |
| 3 | $20,160.00 | $25,200.00 | $23,190.00 |
| 4 | $24,300.00 | $30,380.00 | $27,950.00 |
| 5 | $28,440.00 | $35,560.00 | $32,710.00 |
| 6 | $32,580.00 | $40,740.00 | $37,470.00 |
| 7 | $36,730.00 | $45,920.00 | $42,230.00 |
| 8 | $40,890.00 | $51,120.00 | $47,010.00 |
| For each additional | $4,160.00 | $5,200.00 | $4,780.00 |
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The official statement from DPS regarding the indigency program is as follows:
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Indigency Program
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The Texas Legislature authorized the Indigency Program to give individuals the opportunity to have surcharges owed waived under the Driver Responsibility Program and maintain their driving privileges.
For individuals who apply and qualify, the Indigency Program:
- Waives only the surcharge amount owed, and
- Stops the surcharge suspension for those individuals who are approved for the program; individuals who have an enforcement action other than a surcharge suspension are still not eligible to drive.
Individuals who participate in this program will still owe the full amount of all other applicable fees, including reinstatement fees.
Apply for Indigency
To apply for indigency, individuals must submit an application and provide supporting documentation. An application must be fully completed, signed before it can be processed.
- To apply for the indigency program click here.
The Texas Incentive Program
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The Texas Incentive Program for surcharges is different in that it does not rely as heavily on the income level of the individual request a reduction in the surcharges. The official word from DPS regarding this program is as follows:
- The Texas Legislature authorized the Incentive Program to give individuals the opportunity to pay surcharges owed under the Driver Responsibility Program and still maintain their driving privileges.For individuals who qualify, the Incentive Program:
- Reduces only the surcharge amount owed to 50 percent of the total plus related fees, and
- Stops the surcharge suspension for those individuals who are making payments; individuals who have an enforcement action other than a surcharge suspension are still not eligible to drive.
Individuals who participate in this program will still owe the full amount of all other applicable fees, including reinstatement fees and service fees.
Apply for Incentive
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To apply for incentive, individuals must submit an application and provide supporting documentation. An application must be fully completed, signed before it can be processed.
- To apply for the incentive program for surcharges click here.
Keeping A Clean Driving Record In Texas To Avoid Surcharges
The cold hard facts are that surcharges are expensive and can drain your bank account. Another fact is that hiring a lawyer to defend your traffic tickets will cost you less money than a single surcharge from The State of Texas. This does not mean that your cases will magically disappear or that you should demand your lawyer get all your cases dismissed for the fee charged. What it does mean is that you have an advocate on your side making sure that if the case is not dismissed, it does not become part of the surcharge program. Take the time to contact a lawyer today to discuss your traffic tickets at 214-321-4105.
