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Senate Bill 1827 |
Senate Author: Deuell |
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Effective: 6-14-13 |
House Sponsor: Gooden |
Senate Bill 1827 amends the Government Code to require the clerk of a district court, statutory probate court, county court at law, or justice court in Rockwall County to collect a filing fee of not more than $15 in each civil case filed in the court for a 12-month period beginning July 1 to be used for the construction, renovation, or improvement of the facilities that house those courts. This requirement applies only if the county commissioners court adopts a resolution authorizing such a fee and files the resolution within a specified period. An adopted resolution continues from year to year until July 1, 2025, allowing the fees to be collected until the resolution is rescinded. A fee established under a particular resolution is abolished on the earlier of the date the adopted resolution is rescinded or July 1, 2025.