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If you answered "YES", then the check must NOT be:

A post dated check

A post dated check will eliminate intent to defraud, for the check-writer is telling you the money is not available at the time of purchase.

(If your check is a post dated check we suggest that you contact the Justice of the Peace in the Precinct where the check was received to file issuance of a Bad Check.)

A check for payment on an account

This type of check shows that credit has been extended and can only be filed as "Issuance of a Bad Check" (a Class C Misdemeanor) in the office of the Justice of the Peace.

(If your check is a post dated check we suggest that you contact the Justice of the Peace in the Precinct where the check was received to file issuance of a Bad Check.)

A stop payment check

Our office will not accept a stop payment check as a criminal case unless there were insufficient funds at the time it was presented to the bank for payment.

(If your check is a stop payment check we suggest that you contact the Justice of the Peace in the precinct where the check was received to file a civil action.)

Complete in full the appropriate forms:

In all cases the "Affidavit for Warrant of Arrest and Detention" form must be submitted along with the "Theft by Check Information Sheet" IF the check is over $150.00 dollars or along with the Complaint Form if a two party or payroll check is involved.

Forms and Instructions.

NOTE: We will only accept forms notarized and with original signatures.

TAX RATE: TRAVIS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 12.7 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $34.51.