Texas Indigency Calculator
This is a class project. You should not rely on it as a source of legal information. It is likely incomplete.
Answer the following questions to see if you qualify for appointment of counsel or a fee waiver.
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Do you receive public benefits (e.g. SNAP, TANF, SSI, Medicaid)?
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Will you be unable to pay for basic needs, such as food, rent, or other necessities, due to paying court costs or for an attorney?
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How many people including yourself live in your household?
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How much money does your household bring in per year, after taxes)
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Is your case Criminal or Civil?
Let's see if you qualify.
Are you being charged with a felony or misdemeanor?
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What class of misdemeanor?
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You are not eligible for a court appointed lawyer. Under Texas Government Code Title 2, you may only have a court appointed lawyer if you are being charged with class C or above.
You likely qualify, but should find out more information about your case by contacting the county you were charged in.
Let's find out if you qualify.
Is your case civil or criminal?
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Are you being charged with a felony or misdemeanor?
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What class of misdemeanor?
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You are not eligible for a court appointed lawyer. Under Texas Government Code Title 2, you may only have a court appointed lawyer if you are being charged with class C or above.
You likely qualify, but should find out more information about your case by contacting the county you were charged
You are likely eligible to have a court appointed lawyer. However, eligibility for court appointed lawyers vary by county, so on your next court date ask the judge for help in obtaining a court appointed lawyer. To find out more about the guidelines for county where your case is, follow this link and select your county.
County Indigent Plan,
You are likely eligible to have you court costs reduced or waived. Would you like help filling out the form?
What's your name?
What is your address?
What is your primary telephone number?
What is your primary email address?
What is your date of birth?
Thanks name! Ready to save your document?
Please fill out and submit the form provided below to the court.
Sorry, you are not not likely eligible. However, if you still believe you need help with costs, next time you are in court ask to speak with the judge on this matter.
You are likely ineligible to have a court appointed lawyer.
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