The Travis County Attorney’s Office prosecutes all misdemeanor cases that are filed in Travis County. You may reach our office by phone at 512-854-9415.
For information about the prosecution of felony offenses, please contact the Travis County District Attorney’s office online or by phone at (512) 854-9400.
Misdemeanor Offenses
Class A
Punishable by up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $4,000, or both.
Examples: Driving while intoxicated (with a previous conviction), assault with bodily injury, violation of a protective order, and theft of property valued at $750 or more but less than $2,500.
Class B
Punishable by up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $2,000, or both.
Driving while intoxicated (first offense), theft of property valued at $100 or more but less than $750, and harassment.
Class C
Punishable by a fine only and no jail time.
Examples: Speeding, disorderly conduct, theft of property valued at less than $100 (first offense), and assault by contact.
Class A and Class B misdemeanors are prosecuted in the seven Travis County Criminal County-Courts-at-Law.
Travis County Criminal County Courts-at-law 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 are general jurisdiction courts. Travis County Criminal County Court-at-law #4 is a designated Family Violence Court.
More information: Travis County Criminal County Courts-at-Law
Class C misdemeanors are prosecuted in the five Travis County Justice of the Peace Courts.
More information: Travis County Justice of the Peace Courts
