Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I?

Development Services

    • Accessory Buildings (Major & Minor, including pre-built sheds)

    • Additions and Remodels

    • Culverts

    • Demolitions

    • Dish

    • Driveways

    • Electrical

    • Fences

    • Fire Department 

    • Flatwork, Sidewalks & Pathways

    • Foundations

    • HVAC & Mechanical

    • New Residences

    • Patio Cover & Pergola Arbor

    • Plumbing (water, gas lines, etc.)

    • Pools & Hot Tubs

    • Right of Way

    • Roofs

    • Septic Systems (New or Repairs)

    • Signs 

    • Solar Panels

    • Sprinkler & Irrigation Systems

    • Water Heaters

    • Water Wells

    • Window Replacements

  • You may begin work as soon as you have paid for and received your approved building permit. You may not begin construction until the permit is approved. Projects that are started prior to permit approval are subject to double permit fines.

  • The current red tag fee is $55.00. This fee must be paid before re-inspection of the property.

  • Permits that are turned in with the required and correct paperwork have a 72 hour turnaround time. If the building inspector determines that more information is needed, you will be notified as soon as possible.

  • The inspector will leave a green tag if the inspection passes. If the work does not pass a red tag will be left documenting the corrections that need to be made. It is your responsibility to check the job site for an inspection tag. Please do not call Town Hall or the building inspector to see if you passed inspection. 

  • A licensed and insured land surveyor can assist with locating property lines. General dimensions for a property are found on a property’s site plan or survey documents. Town staff does not have the ability to assist with locating property lines.

Elections

Financials

Municipal Court

  • In addition to a fine, state law mandates that the Court assess court costs.  If you are found not guilty, no court costs will be assessed against you. The court costs vary depending on the type of offense. You should check with the Court to find out the amount that will be assessed in your case. If you request a trial and are found guilty, you may also be assessed the costs of overtime for a police officer spent testifying in the trial. If you request a jury trial, an additional $3 jury fee may be assessed and if a warrant was processed and/or served by a peace officer, an additional $50 may also be assessed.

    Fines

    Each fine is determined by the Court. The state sets a minimum and maximum amount of fine. The Court must set the fine within these limits. Court costs: The state sets court costs for each type of violation. These costs could be as little as $8 to as much as $200 per charge.

    Time-payment reimbursement fee

    State law requires the Court to add a $15 fee to each case if you elect to take more than 31 days to pay your fine and court costs.

    Warrant fee

    State law sets the warrant fee at $50 per warrant.

  • No, the employees of the Town of Double Oak Municipal Court and Double Oak Police Officers are prohibited from offering or providing you legal advice. You are encouraged to seek the advice of an attorney if you have questions about the law, procedures and your rights under the law.

  • Authorized Pleas are listed below.

    Not Guilty

    When you enter this plea, you are stating to the court that you believe you are innocent of the charge and you wish to have your case placed on the pre-trial docket.

    Guilty

    Entering this plea means that you are admitting to the offense as charged. You will be required to pay the applicable fine plus all court costs.

    Nolo Contendre or No Contest

    This plea means that you are not contesting the offense. You are not admitting that you committed the offense nor are you denying it. However, you understand that you will still be responsible for paying the applicable fine and costs of the said violation.

  • Self-Represented Litigants: The public has access to helpful tools for self-representation, as directed under Texas Senate Bill 1911, effective Sept 1, 2017. Visit the Texas Judicial Branch website for additional information: Help for Self-Represented Litigants

  • Outside of court with the judge and prosecutor, the municipal court clerk provides many functions to handle your citation prior to your court date if you wish to try to resolve it without seeing the judge/prosecutor. The court clerk has the ability to assist defendants with the following options:

    • Requesting a Driver's Safety Course

    • Requesting Deferred Disposition

    • Payment Plans

    • Resetting Court Dates

    The court clerk does not have the ability to change fines and fees in regards to the options above. If finances are an impact on your ability to handle a citation, please attend court on your court date to speak to the judge.

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