Lakeway, TX · Travis County
Indigency and Financial Hardship Claim
Lakeway Municipal Court defendants who cannot pay fines and court costs may use this claim to request an indigent hearing and provide financial information.
What this form is
This packet includes an indigent hearing request and a financial affidavit for Lakeway Municipal Court defendants who say they cannot pay fines and court costs. The court asks applicants to complete both documents and bring supporting records, such as tax returns, pay stubs, or proof of benefits, to the scheduled hearing. Missing required records may result in the hearing being denied.
Who needs it
A defendant who cannot pay fines and court costs and is seeking an indigent hearing should complete and submit this packet.
How to submit it
Return the signed request to Lakeway Municipal Court at 104 Cross Creek, Lakeway, TX 78734, email a scan to [email protected], or fax it to (512) 314-7561.
How to submit this form
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Download The Claim
Download the Indigency and Financial Hardship Claim PDF.
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Complete The Request
Fill out and sign the indigent hearing request, including your contact details and citation information.
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Complete The Financial Affidavit
Provide accurate information about your household, income, assets, expenses, and financial circumstances.
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Gather Supporting Records
Prepare copies of records supporting your financial affidavit to bring to the scheduled hearing.
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Submit The Signed Request
Return it to Lakeway Municipal Court by mail or in person, email a scan, or fax it to the number on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Indigency and Financial Hardship Claim?
- No. The request is signed without a notary. The financial affidavit declares the information is under oath, but the form gives no notary instructions.
- How do I submit the Indigency and Financial Hardship Claim?
- Return the signed request to Lakeway Municipal Court at 104 Cross Creek, Lakeway, TX 78734, email a scan to [email protected], or fax it to (512) 314-7561.
- What supporting documents should I bring to the hearing?
- Bring copies of supporting records based on your financial affidavit. Examples listed include federal tax returns, pay stubs, and proof of financial assistance such as food benefits, WIC, Medicaid, or housing assistance.
Need something notarized?
This Indigency and Financial Hardship Claim doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.