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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

Senate Bill 1377

Senate Author:  Staples

Effective:  9-1-05

House Sponsor:  Cook, Byron


            Senate Bill 1377 amends the Government Code to increase from $10 to $15 the fee imposed by the secretary of state for each official certificate, except for an apostille requested for use in proceedings related to the adoption of a child in another country.  The bill keeps the fee for an apostille at $10 and, moreover, limits the total fees that the secretary of state may charge for all documents issued in connection with such an adoption to $100.