Pleas and Payments

         Download Plea form below

Pleas

You will be requested to enter a plea on your case during your court appearance. The following are the available pleas:

Plea of No Contest

A plea of no contest means that you are not contesting the State’s charge(s) against you. You will be found guilty of the offense, waiving your right to a trial, and should be prepared to pay the fine.

Plea of Guilty

By a plea of guilty, you admit that the act is prohibited by law and that you committed the act charged. A plea of guilty waives your right 

             Download Plea form below

Please note, you MUST speak with the court clerk before you make a payment online.  To pay online go to www.cityofbells.org  

Money orders, cashier's checks may be mailed to the court for payments of your fines. Payments or other correspondence may be mailed to the court at 203 S. Broadway St. Bells, Texas  75414

Payments for traffic fines, court costs and warrant fees may be made to the Bells Municipal court in several different ways. Please see the options on this page. If you have any questions please contact the court clerk at 903-965-7744 or email.

Payment Plans

6 month payment plans are offered. A one time fee will be assessed 

Plea form must be included with the Time Payment Application.  Application below.

You may email your forms to citysecretary@cityofbells.org or bring them in.

Payments may be made by money orders, cashier's checks, cash or debit/credit cards. A 3.5 % fee will be added to any payments made with debit/credit cards. 

Payments can be made at 203 S. Broadway St. Bells, Texas  75414

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm.