Municipal Court

The Municipal Court judges are only available during court session times. If you wish to speak with the judge concerning your case, you must appear in court. Any contact with a judge or by a judge, concerning the merits of a pending case or proceeding, outside the presence of all parties or their representatives, is considered “ex parte” communication.

The Municipal Court Clerk is available at the Court Office and may be contacted by telephone at 281-326-4413. The clerks are available to answer questions that you have in reference to your citation or arrest. However, court phones are turned off while court is in session, which will delay their ability to assist you. Extensions will not be granted due to court being in session.

The Municipal Court staff does not answer legal questions of any nature. The clerks are allowed to explain court proceedings and procedures only. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney.

• Plea Form (Not Guilty)
• Plea Form (Guilty-No Contest)

• Cashier’s Checks
• Credit Cards
• Debit Cards
• Money Orders

All credit and debit card payments will incur a 4% credit card convenience fee. If in the office to pay, the credit card holder must be present with photo ID.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE PAYMENTS: EL Lago Municipal Court Online Payments

PAY BY PHONE:  1-877-400-0069   ** Must have Citation number

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• When making payment on the Internet, you are voluntarily entering a plea of No Contest/Guilty and waiving your right to a jury trial, pre-trial discovery and a hearing by the court and agree to pay the fine and costs the judge assesses. I understand that payment of the fine and costs constitutes satisfaction of the judgment and waiver of the right to appeal. I understand that my plea may result in a conviction appearing on either a criminal record or a driver’s license record.
• If you wish to plea Not Guilty, do not make payment of your fine. Contact the Court at 281-326-4413 for information on pleading Not Guilty
• Your internet payment will be received by the El Lago Municipal Court the following business day. Your payment must be received by your due date to avoid additional fees or issuance of a warrant.
• If you have an active warrant, your warrant will remain outstanding until the court receives your internet payment on the following business day.