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Reconsideration of Ability to Pay Form

Texas · Texas Judicial Branch

This form is used by a defendant who is on community supervision to ask the court to review their ability to pay fines, fees, or other required payments. It allows the defendant to request a change or waiver of payments if their financial situation has changed.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used anytime a defendant on community supervision believes they can no longer afford payments ordered by the court, except for restitution.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Can I use this form to ask about changes to my restitution payments?
No, the form cannot be used to request a change in restitution payments.
Do I have to pay a filing fee to submit this request?
No, the text states that criminal filing fees are assessed on a conviction, and this request does not result in a conviction.
Does the court have to hold a hearing when I file this form?
The court does not have to hold a hearing, but the court must notify the defendant and the state's attorney of the court's decision.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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