Texas Affidavit of Indigency
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Has an income level at or below 21 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Has resources less than $2,000.
You must fill out a form called an Affidavit of Indigency. This form tells the court you cannot afford the fees related to your case. If the clerk or a judge approves the form, you will not have to pay.
To waive your court fees, you can either fill out the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond form or submit another sworn document that includes the same information. If you choose to submit a sworn document, it must be signed by a notary public.
I need a lawyer? If you have been charged with a crime and want to request court-appointed counsel, contact the indigent defense coordinator, court coordinator or judge in the county where you have been charged. See the applicable indigent defense plan or you can call your court for instructions on local processes.
You must fill out a form called an Affidavit of Indigency. This form tells the court you cannot afford the fees related to your case.
If you can't afford the bond or a cash deposit, you can file an Affidavit of Inability to Pay (also called a Sworn Statement of Inability to Pay, or a fee waiver). The Justice Court should provide you a form Affidavit upon request. If you appeal with a fee waiver, you are not responsible for County Court filing fees.
There is usually no fee for filing a General Affidavit. Call the district clerk's office in the county where the case is on file to confirm.