Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 78(R)

HOUSE BILL 249  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Goolsby et al.

EFFECTIVE: 9-1-03         

SENATE SPONSOR: Madla

House Bill 249 amends the Business & Commerce Code and the Local Government Code to authorize a county clerk to set and collect a fee of up to $30, rather than $25, for a returned check. The bill also increases from $25 to $30 the amount of the processing fee that the holder of a dishonored check may charge the drawer or endorser on its return.