Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 118.124

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

Section 118.124 - Prohibited Fees

A justice of the peace is not entitled to a fee for:

(1) the examination of a paper or record in the justice's office;

(2) filing any process or document the justice issues that is returned to court;

(3) a motion or judgment on a motion for security for costs;

(4) taking or approving a bond for costs; or

(5) the first copy of a document in a criminal case issued to:

(A) a criminal defendant in the case;

(B) an attorney representing a criminal defendant in the case; or

(C) a prosecuting attorney.

Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 118.124

Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 205, Sec. 1, eff. 5/27/2009.