Texas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. 45.0491. Waiver of Payment of Fines and Costs for Certain Defendants and for Children

(1) the defendant is indigent or does not have sufficient resources or income to pay all or part of the fine or was, at the time the offense was committed, a child as defined by Article 45.058(h);  and

(2) discharging the fine under Article 45.049 or as otherwise authorized by this chapter would impose an undue hardship on the defendant.

(1) is in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, or was in the conservatorship of that department at the time of the offense;  or

(2) is designated as a homeless child or youth or an unaccompanied youth, as those terms are defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 11434a, or was so designated at the time of the offense.

(1) significant physical or mental impairment or disability;

(2) pregnancy and childbirth;

(3) substantial family commitments or responsibilities, including child or dependent care;

(4) work responsibilities and hours;

(5) transportation limitations;

(6) homelessness or housing insecurity;  and

(7) any other factors the court determines relevant.

(1) is indigent or does not have sufficient resources or income to pay all or part of the costs;  or

(2) was, at the time the offense was committed, a child as defined by Article 45.058(h).