"The Commerce Police Department has regularly used its Facebook page to post lists of residents with outstanding municipal court warrants, including names, charges and balances owed. The recurring posts, branded "Track 'Em Tuesday," encourage individuals to resolve their cases by paying fines or contacting the Commerce Municipal Court. Some versions of the posts have also encouraged readers to tag someone they know or submit information about a person on the list."
"A review of recent Commerce posts shows many of the listed warrants involve Class C misdemeanor offenses, including traffic-related violations such as speeding, expired registration, public intoxication and "failure to maintain financial responsibility" - the legal term used when a driver does not carry required auto liability insurance. Texas drivers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage of $30,000 per injured person, $60,000 per accident and $25,000 for property damage."
"A first offense for failing to maintain financial responsibility carries a fine range of $175 to $350, plus court costs. If the citation is not resolved, a municipal court may issue a warrant for failure to appear or failure to satisfy judgment. Some of the listed warrants involve offenses such as "minor in possession of alcohol" and tobacco violations involving individuals identified as minors at the time of the citation."
Commerce Police Department posts lists of residents with outstanding municipal court warrants on its Facebook page, including names, charges and balances owed. The recurring "Track 'Em Tuesday" posts encourage people to resolve cases by paying fines or contacting the Commerce Municipal Court and sometimes invite tagging or tips. Warrants issued by municipal courts are public record under Texas law. Many listed warrants involve Class C misdemeanors such as speeding, expired registration, public intoxication and failure to maintain financial responsibility. Texas drivers must carry liability coverage of $30,000/$60,000/$25,000. First offenses for failing to maintain financial responsibility carry fines of $175–$350 plus court costs. Some listed cases involve minors and tobacco or alcohol violations.
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