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Hot Checks

The Travis County District Attorney’s office investigates and prosecutes the offense of “theft by check”. In general, this occurs when a worthless check is given for the exchange of money, property or a service. The District Attorney’s office prosecutes instances where the check(s) involved in the theft exceeds an aggregate total of $1500.

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For Merchants

Acceptance Criteria

Filing Requirements

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For Hot Check Writers

Payment Procedures

Potential Penalties

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FAQs

Merchants FAQs

Hot Check Writers FAQs

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 3.5 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $9.12.

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