Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 78(R)

HOUSE BILL 3167  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Goolsby

EFFECTIVE: 9-1-03         

SENATE SPONSOR: Brimer

House Bill 3167 amends provisions of the Government Code relating to fees collected by the district clerk for filing certain suits. The bill increases the fee for filing a suit, including an appeal from an inferior court, from $45 to $50. The bill creates additional fees for filing a suit with more than 10 plaintiffs: $75 for a suit with at least 11 but not more than 25 plaintiffs; $100 for a suit with at least 26 but not more than 100 plaintiffs; $125 for a suit with at least 101 but not more than 500 plaintiffs; $150 for a suit with at least 501 but not more than 1,000 plaintiffs; and $200 for a suit with more than 1,000 plaintiffs.