Tex. Gov't Code § 124.005

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 124.005 - Reimbursement Fees

(a) A veterans treatment court program established under this chapter may collect from a participant in the program:

(1) a reasonable reimbursement fee for the program not to exceed $1,000; and

(2) a testing, counseling, and treatment reimbursement fee in an amount necessary to cover the costs of any testing, counseling, or treatment performed or provided under the program.

(b) Reimbursement fees collected under this section may be paid on a periodic basis or on a deferred payment schedule at the discretion of the judge, magistrate, or coordinator. The fees must be:

(1) based on the participant's ability to pay; and

(2) used only for purposes specific to the program.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 124.005

Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 1352,Sec. 2.47, eff. 1/1/2020.

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1205,Sec. 7, eff. 9/1/2015.

Added by Acts 2013, Texas Acts of the 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 747,Sec. 1.05, eff. 9/1/2013.