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Municipal Court upholds the rule of law and ensures justice for all participants through a fair, impartial, and efficient judicial process. Committed to fostering public trust, the Court protects individual rights and enhances access to justice for everyone who interacts with the Court.

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  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • citycourt@amarillo.gov
  • 806-378-3082
  • 806-378-9317
  • In-Person:
    201 SE 4th Ave
    Amarillo, TX 79101
  • By Mail:
    Amarillo Municipal Court
    PO Box 1366
    Amarillo, TX 79105-1366
  • Office Hours:
    Monday – Friday
    8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Municipal Court Overview

Key Municipal Court Services
  • City of Amarillo Citation Payments
  • Handling Class C misdemeanors
    • A Class C Misdemeanor is classified as a minor offense that usually results in a fine rather than jail time. Examples include traffic tickets, public intoxication, and small thefts. It’s classified as less serious than other types of crimes, but it is still important to address. Common offenses include:
      • Misdemeanor Charges: Includes offenses like public intoxication, petty theft, or disorderly conduct.
      • Traffic Violations: Common infractions include speeding, running red lights, or failing to stop at stop signs.
      • Code Violations: Covers issues such as noise complaints, property maintenance, or zoning violations.
      • Parking Violations: Encompasses illegal parking that may result in a citation or ticket. 
  • Court-ordered Community Service Reporting
  • Jury duty for Municipal Court Cases
City of Amarillo Municipal Court offers several payment options including:
  • Pay Online using Municipal Online Payment Portal
  • Pay by Phone: 855-371-7817
  • Pay In-Person: 201 SE 4th Ave, Amarillo, Texas 79101
  • Pay at Court’s Secure Drop Box: available 24 hours a day (no cash)
  • Pay by Mail: Amarillo Municipal Court, PO Box 1366, Amarillo, TX 79105-1366
Please include your full name, citation number and contact information with all correspondence. The Amarillo Municipal Court is a court of record. All Motions must be written and filed with the clerk’s office. Oral Motions will not be accepted.

  • Email: citycourt@amarillo.gov

  • Phone: 806-378-3082

  • Mail
    Amarillo Municipal Court
    PO Box 1366
    Amarillo, TX 79105-1366

Municipal Court offers walk-in court times for your convenience during the following days and times: 

  • Monday – Friday from 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
  • Additional time is available on Tuesday’s at 3:30 pm

Municipal Court offers virtual (online) walk-in court times for your convenience during the following days and times: 

  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3:30 pm
  • Thursday at 5:30 pm

Municipal Court is closed on the following holidays. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the holiday shall be observed the preceding Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, it shall be observed the following Monday.  

  • New Years Day – January 1
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – third Monday in January
  • President’s Day – third Monday of February
  • Good Friday – March 29, 2024
  • Memorial Day – last Monday in May
  • Juneteenth – June 19
  • Independence Day – July 4
  • Labor Day – first Monday in September
  • Veterans Day – November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day – fourth Thursday in November
  • Day After Thanksgiving – fourth Friday in November
  • Christmas Eve – December 24
  • Christmas Day – December 25

The following resource links are provided to assist you in finding information and assistance for legal needs. Please note that these organizations operate independently of the city and may have specific requirements for services.

Municipal court helpful links

warrants

Search for active warrants

ACTIVE WARRANT LIST

Pay online

Municipal Citation payment Portal

PAY NOW

Court Dockets

Searchable Court Docket Schedule

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payment plan

Citation Payment Plan request form

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city of amarillo

municipal code of ordinances

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annual notice

government code 37.003

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Citation Cost

Fees for Class C Misdemeanors

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Request Discovery

Online Discovery request Form

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City of Amarillo: Property Taxes Rebated Per Year by Agreement Type 

Overview 

The chart shows the dollar amounts of property taxes rebated per year over the last five fiscal years, broken down by agreement type. There were no Chapter 380 property tax rebates in the first two years listed. The total amount increased slightly each year, with a more significant increase in the most recent year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Chapter 311 

$533,080 

$547,426 

$574,947 

$591,249 

$821,350 

Chapter 380 

$0 

$0 

$37,387 

$39,172 

$61,013 

Presentation 

The bar chart shows the amount of property taxes rebated in the past five fiscal years, broken down by agreement type. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount rebated. For each fiscal year there is vertical column, comprised of two stacked columns, each of which representing the different agreement types. 

City of Amarillo: Number of Tax Abatements Granted Per Year 

Overview 

The chart shows the number of businesses that received a tax abatement from the City of Amarillo in the past five fiscal years. The 2020/21 and 2021/22 fiscal years each had four active abatements, 2022/23 had five, and 2023/24 and 2024/25 each had seven. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Active Abatements Per Year 

4 

4 

5 

7 

7 

Presentation 

The bar chart shows the number of businesses that received a tax abatement from the City of Amarillo in the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the number of active abatements each year. Each year has one column, with the height indicating number of active abatements in that year.

Amount of Taxes Abated Per Year 

Overview 

The chart shows the dollar amounts abated over the past five fiscal years from Chapter 312 tax abatement agreements. Each fiscal year shows a larger dollar amount abated, with minor growth over the first three years, a higher increase in the fourth year, and minor growth again in the fifth year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Taxes Abated by City of Amarillo 

$510,061 

$623,017 

$679,849 

$965,261 

$1,143,899 

Total Abated by All Entities Including City of Amarillo 

$1,569,512 

$1,926,332 

$2,103,099 

$2,884,936 

$2,959,496 

Presentation 

The bar chart represents the amount of taxes abated over the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount abated. The bar representing taxes abated by the City of Amarillo is sightly offset to the side of the bar representing the amount abated by all participating tax entities for each fiscal year. This shows that the amount abated by the City of Amarillo is a part of the total amount abated by all entities.

City of Amarillo: Taxes Rebated Per Year by Type 

Overview 

This chart shows the dollar amounts rebated by the City of Amarillo from economic development incentive agreements over the past five fiscal years. Each year is broken down by rebate type, including property tax rebates, hotel occupancy tax rebates, and sales tax rebates. Each fiscal year shows a slight increase in total dollars rebated, with a more drastic increase in the most recent fiscal year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Property Tax Rebates 

$533,080 

$547,426 

$612,334 

$630,421 

$882,363 

Hotel Occupancy Tax Rebates 

$686,747 

$753,112 

$794,828 

$871,423 

$808,348 

Sales Tax Rebates 

$0 

$21,046 

$55,528 

$45,881 

$368,716 

 

Presentation 

The bar chart represents the amount rebated by the City of Amarillo for each type of tax rebate over the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount rebated. The different rebate types are stacked vertically in each fiscal year, with the height representing the total dollar amount rebated.