Possession of Paraphernalia for a Marijuana Grinder

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Texas

I recently went on a trip to the South of Texas and drove through a border patrol checkpoint. I had a smoking pipe, grinder and less than a gram of weed on me. They arrested me and held me there until a Sheriff came. I was honest with giving information to the border patrol and they said that they would talk to the Sheriff about him not taking me to jail. I was given a ticket with a notice to contact the judge for "Possession of Paraphernalia." This all happened a few days ago and I have yet to contact the judge. This is my first arrest and offense ever.

My question is for a proper course of action. Is it advisable to hire an attorney to get it resolved or could I possibly contact the judge and complete some form of deferred adjudication.

All advice would be greatly appreciated.

The judge won't discuss the case with you -- that's not the judge's role. You can try speaking to the prosecutor, although many prosecutors won't speak to an unrepresented defendant until they are in court. Yes, it's advisable to retain counsel.