Relating to the payment of certain fines and costs by a defendant.

SB 1776 limits the portion of a defendant's monthly income that Texas courts can require for criminal fines and court costs to no more than five percent, without the defendant's agreement. It applies to all defendants sentenced on or after September 1, 2025, regardless of when the offense was committed. Courts may still order payment in full at sentencing, at a later date, or in installments, but the 5% cap must be followed. This law directly affects individuals convicted of crimes in Texas who are ordered to pay fines and costs.