The Article Central Texans finding it hard to pay fines, taxes in tightening economy by Marty Toohey in the American Statesmen talks about how Montemayor and other Texans are asking for paymnent installments to pay their fines and taxes because of the economy. Because of the way the economy is going right now many Texans are having trouble paying their fines and taxes when their barely making it from paycheck to paycheck as it is. Montemayor is a young 24 year old with a pregnant girlfriend, whose hours at HEB were cut in half and had to take on a second job to afford the bills but still was barely making it, until one day he was pulled over for speeding in a school zone. The fine was worth a one week pay. Montemayor new if he paid it, he would be behind on his bills and is now asking the court for an installment plan. The rate of Texans asking for an installment plan has increased 36% within one year from 2007 to 2008. The municipal court also allowed so many poeple to contribute to community service rather than paying a fine. More and more property owners are asking for payment plans and even officials from Travis county and others are asking property owners to set up an installment plan. The economy is just making it tough for Texans to pay their fines and taxes right now.