Amend CSSB 41 (senate committee printing) by striking all below the enacting clause and substituting the following:

ARTICLE 1. CONSOLIDATED CIVIL FILING FEES

SECTION 1.01.  Section 133.004, Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 133.004.  CIVIL FEES. This chapter applies to the following civil fees:

(1)  the consolidated fee [on filing in district court] imposed under Section 133.151;

(2)  [the filing fee in district court for basic civil legal services for indigents imposed under Section 133.152;

[(3)     the filing fee in courts other than district court for basic civil legal services for indigents imposed under Section 133.153;

[(4)     the filing fees for the judicial fund imposed in certain statutory county courts under Section 51.702, Government Code;

[(5)     the filing fees for the judicial fund imposed in certain county courts under Section 51.703, Government Code;

[(6)]  the filing fees for the judicial fund imposed in statutory probate courts under Section 51.704, Government Code;

(3) [(7)]  fees collected under Section 118.015;

(4) [(8)]  marriage license fees for the family trust fund collected under Section 118.018; and

(5) [(9)]  marriage license or declaration of informal marriage fees for the child abuse and neglect prevention trust fund account collected under Section 118.022[; and

[(10)     the filing fee for the judicial fund imposed in district court, statutory county court, and county court under Section 133.154].

SECTION 1.02.  Section 133.151, Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 133.151.  STATE CONSOLIDATED CIVIL FEE ON FILING A CIVIL CASE [SUIT IN DISTRICT COURT]. (a) The [In addition to each fee collected under Section 51.317(b)(1), Government Code, the] clerk of a district court, statutory county court, or county court shall collect:

(1)  a fee in the amount of $137 [the following fees] on the filing of any civil case; and

(2)  a fee in the amount of $45 on any subsequent filing, including an appeal and any counterclaim, cross-action, intervention, contempt action, interpleader, motion for new trial, or third-party action [suit:

[(1)     $45 for family law cases and proceedings as defined by Section 25.0002, Government Code; and

[(2)     $50 for any case other than a case described by Subdivision (1)].

(b)  The fees under this section [Subsection (a)] shall be collected and remitted to the comptroller either:

(2)  in the manner provided by Subchapter B for fees paid to an officer of a court.

(c)  The comptroller shall allocate the fees received under Subsection (a)(1) [this section] to the following accounts and funds so that each receives to the extent practicable, utilizing historical data as applicable, the same amount of money the account or fund would have received if the fees for the accounts and funds had been collected and reported separately, except that the account or fund may not receive less than the following percentages:

(1)  the judicial fund to be used for court-related purposes for the support of the judiciary59.854 percent; [and]

(2)  the basic civil legal services account of the judicial fund for use in programs approved by the supreme court that provide basic civil legal services to an indigent14.5985 percent;

(4)  the judicial and court personnel training fund3.6497 percent.

SECTION 1.03.  Subtitle C, Title 4, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Chapter 135 to read as follows:

SECTION 1.04.  The heading to Section 51.601, Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 51.601.  COURT REPORTER SERVICE FUND [FEE].

ARTICLE 2. GOVERNMENT CODE

SECTION 2.01.  Subchapter C, Chapter 22, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 22.229 to read as follows:

SECTION 2.02.  Section 25.0172(u), Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

(u)  The official court reporter of a county court at law is entitled to receive an annual salary set by the judge and approved by the commissioners court at an amount not less than $35,256. [The official court reporter's fee shall be taxed as costs in civil actions in County Courts at Law Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 in the same manner as that fee is taxed in district court.     In County Court at Law No.   2, the clerk collects the official court reporters' fee of $3 and pays it into the county treasury in the same manner as district clerks are required to collect and pay costs.]

SECTION 2.03.  Section 25.1102(f), Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

(f)  The official court reporter of a county court at law is entitled to receive a salary set by the judge of the county court at law as provided by law for district court reporters. The salary shall be paid monthly by the commissioners court out of funds available for that purpose. [The clerk of the court shall tax as costs in each civil, criminal, or probate case in which a record, or any part of a record, is made of the evidence a stenographer's fee of $20. The clerk collects the fees and pays them in to the county's general fund.]

SECTION 2.04.  Section 25.1572(h), Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

(h)  An official court reporter is not required to take testimony in a case unless the judge or a party demands that testimony be taken. [In civil and probate cases in which the court reporter is required to take testimony, the clerk shall assess a $3 fee as costs in the case.     The clerk shall collect the fee and deposit it in the county treasury.] The court reporter shall be available for matters being considered in the county court if the parties before the court request a court reporter and the request is approved by the judge of a county court at law.

SECTION 2.05.  Section 25.2702(d), Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

(d)  The judge of the county court at law shall appoint an official court reporter. The judge may appoint a court administrator to aid the judge in the performance of the judge's duties. The official court reporter and the court administrator of the county court at law are entitled to receive a salary set by the commissioners courts in the counties the reporter or administrator serves to be paid out of the county treasuries, either by salary or by contract as set by the commissioners courts. [The clerk of the court shall tax as costs, in each civil and probate case in which a record of any part of the evidence in the case is made by the reporter, a stenographer's fee of $25. The fee shall be paid in the same manner as other costs in the case. The clerk collects the fee and pays it into the general funds of the counties.]

SECTION 2.06.  Section 51.207(g), Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

(g)  The [One-half of the] fees collected under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the judicial fund.

SECTION 2.07.  Section 51.302(e), Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

(e)  The commissioners court may establish a contingency fund to provide the coverage required by Subsection (c) or (d) if it is determined by the district clerk that insurance coverage is unavailable at a reasonable cost. [The commissioners court may set an additional filing fee in an amount not to exceed $5 for each suit filed to be collected by the district clerk. The fee shall be paid into the fund. When the contingency fund reaches an amount equal to that required by Subsection (c) or (d), the clerk shall stop collecting the additional fee.]

SECTION 2.08.  Sections 51.318(a) and (b), Government Code, are amended to read as follows:

(a)  The [In addition to a fee under Section 51.317 the] district clerk shall collect at the time the service is performed or at the time the service is requested the fees provided by Subsection (b) for services performed by the clerk.

(b)  The fees are:

(1)  for issuing a subpoena, including one copy$8

(2)  for issuing a citation, commission for deposition, writ of execution, order of sale, writ of execution and order of sale, writ of injunction, writ of garnishment, writ of attachment, or writ of sequestration [not provided for in Section 51.317], or any other writ or process not otherwise provided for, including one copy if required by law$8

(3)  for searching files or records to locate a cause when the docket number is not provided or [$5

[(4)     for searching files or records] to ascertain the existence of an instrument or record in the district clerk's office$5

(4) [(5)]  for abstracting a judgment$8

(6)  for approving a bond$5 [$4]

(7)  for a certified copy of a record, judgment, order, pleading, or paper on file or of record in the district clerk's office, printed on paper:

(A)  including certificate and seal $5; and

(B)  [,] for each page or part of a page [not to exceed]$1

(8)  for a noncertified copy:

(A)  printed on paper, for each page or part of a page [not to exceed]$1;

(ii)  for each page or part of a page over 10 pages$0.10.

SECTION 2.09.  Sections 51.851(b) and (g), Government Code, are amended to read as follows:

(b)  In addition to other fees authorized or required by law, the clerk of the supreme court, a court of appeals, [a district court, a county court, a statutory county court,] or a statutory probate court shall collect a $30 fee on the filing of any civil action or proceeding requiring a filing fee, including an appeal, and on the filing of any counterclaim, cross-action, intervention, interpleader, or third-party action requiring a filing fee to be used as provided by Section 51.852.

(g)  The clerk of [a district court, a county court, a statutory county court,] a statutory probate court[, or a justice court] shall deposit the fees collected under this section in the appropriate local treasury and remit the fees to the comptroller in the manner provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 133, Local Government Code.

SECTION 2.10.  Section 411.0745(b), Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

(b)  The petition must be accompanied by payment of a [$28 fee to the clerk of the court in addition to any other] fee that generally applies to the filing of a civil case [petition].

SECTION 2.11.  The heading to Section 411.077, Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 411.077.  [DISPOSITION OF FEE;] DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT.

ARTICLE 3. LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE

SECTION 3.01.  Section 82.003(c), Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

(c)  The commissioners court may establish a contingency fund to provide the coverage required by this section if it is determined by the county clerk that insurance coverage is unavailable at a reasonable cost. [The commissioners court may set an additional filing fee in an amount not to exceed $5 for each suit filed to be collected by the county clerk. The fee shall be paid into the fund. When the contingency fund reaches an amount equal to that required by this section, the clerk shall stop collecting the additional fee.]

SECTION 3.02.  Section 118.052, Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 118.052.  FEE SCHEDULE. Each clerk of a county court shall collect the following fees for services rendered to any person:

(1)  CIVIL COURT ACTIONS

(A)  Filing of [Original Action (Sec. 118.053):

[(i)]  Garnishment after judgment . . . $15.00

[(ii)     All others .   .   . $40.00]

(B)  [Filing of Action Other than Original (Sec. 118.054) .   .   . $30.00

[(C)]  Services Rendered After Judgment in Original Action (Sec. 118.0545):

(i)  Abstract of judgment . . . $ 8.00 [5.00]

(ii)  Preparation of the clerk's record for appeal, per page or part of a page . . . $ 1.00

(iii)  Execution, order of sale, writ, or other process . . . $ 8.00 [5.00]

(2)  PROBATE COURT ACTIONS

(A)  Probate Original Action (Sec. 118.055):

(i)  Probate of a will with independent executor, administration with will attached, administration of an estate, guardianship or receivership of an estate, or muniment of title . . . $40.00

(ii)  Community survivors . . . $40.00

(iii)  Small estates . . . $40.00

(iv)  Declarations of heirship . . . $40.00

(v)  Mental health or chemical dependency services . . . $40.00

(vi)  Additional, special fee (Sec. 118.064) . . . $ 5.00

(B)  Services in Pending Probate Action (Sec. 118.056):

(i)  Filing an inventory and appraisement as provided by Section 118.056(d) . . . $25.00

(ii)  Approving and recording bond . . . $ 5.00 [3.00]

(iii)  Administering oath . . . $ 2.00

(iv)  Filing annual or final account of estate . . . $25.00

(v)  Filing application for sale of real or personal property . . . $25.00

(vi)  Filing annual or final report of guardian of a person . . . $10.00

(vii)  Filing a document not listed under this paragraph after the filing of an order approving the inventory and appraisement or after the 120th day after the date of the initial filing of the action, whichever occurs first, if more than 25 pages . . . $25.00

(C)  Adverse Probate Action (Sec. 118.057) . . . $40.00

(D)  Claim Against Estate (Sec. 118.058) . . . $10.00

(E)  Supplemental Court-Initiated Guardianship Fee in Probate Original Actions and Adverse Probate Actions (Sec. 118.067) . . . $20.00

(F)  Supplemental Public Probate Administrator Fee For Counties That Have Appointed a Public Probate Administrator (Sec. 118.068) . . . $10.00

(3)  OTHER FEES

(A)  Issuing Document (Sec. 118.059):

original document and one copy . . . $ 8.00 [4.00]

each additional set of an original and one copy . . . $ 8.00 [4.00]

(B)  Certified Papers (Sec. 118.060):

for the clerk's certificate . . . $ 5.00

plus a fee per page or part of a page of . . . $ 1.00

(C)  Noncertified Papers (Sec. 118.0605):

printed on paper, for each page or part of a page . . . $ 1.00

(D)  Letters Testamentary, Letter of Guardianship, Letter of Administration, or Abstract of Judgment (Sec. 118.061) . . . $ 2.00

(E)  Deposit and Safekeeping of Wills (Sec. 118.062) . . . $ 5.00

(F)  Mail Service of Process (Sec. 118.063) . . . same as sheriff

(G)  Searching files or records to locate a cause when the docket number is not provided or to ascertain the existence of an instrument or record in the county clerk's office [Records Management and Preservation Fee] . . . $ 5.00

(H)  Records Technology and Infrastructure Fee if authorized by the commissioners court of the county (Sec. 118.026) . . . $ 2.00

SECTION 3.03.  Section 118.0545, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (b-1) and amending Subsection (e) to read as follows:

(e)  In this section, "original action" includes an appeal from a justice of the peace or a corporation court and a transfer of an action from another jurisdiction [has the meaning assigned by Section 118.053].

SECTION 3.04.  Section 118.055(a), Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

(a)  The fee for "Probate Original Action" under Section 118.052(2)(A) is for all clerical duties in connection with an original action in a statutory probate court.

SECTION 3.05.  Section 118.059(c), Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

(c)  In this section, "document" includes a subpoena, citation, notice, commission to take depositions, execution, order, writ, process, or other instrument or paper authorized or required to be issued by the clerk.

SECTION 3.06.  Subchapter C, Chapter 118, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Section 118.070 to read as follows:

SECTION 3.07.  Section 118.121, Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 118.121.  FEE SCHEDULE. A justice of the peace shall collect the following fees for services rendered [to any person:

[(1)     Services rendered before judgment (Sec. 118.122):

[(A)     Justice court $25.00

[(B)     Small claims court $25.00

[(2)     Services rendered] after judgment (Sec. 118.123):

(1) [(A)]  Transcript$10.00

(2) [(B)]  Abstract of judgment$5.00

(3) [(C)]  Execution, order of sale, writ of restitution, or other writ or process$5.00 per page

Certified copy of court papers$2.00 for

first page

$0.25 for each additional page

Issuing other document

(no return required)$1.00 for

first page

$0.25 for each additional page

SECTION 3.08.  Section 133.051, Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 133.051.  COLLECTION AND REMITTANCE OF FEES. (a) Subject to Subsection (b), a [A] municipality or county shall collect, record, account for, and remit to the comptroller all fees in the manner provided by this subchapter.

SECTION 3.09.  Section 133.055(a), Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

(a)  For fees paid to an officer of a court and not using the electronic filing system established under Section 72.031, Government Code, on [On] or before the last day of the month following each calendar quarter, the treasurer shall:

(1)  remit to the comptroller the money from all fees collected during the preceding quarter, except as provided by Section 133.058; and

(2)  submit to the comptroller the report required under Section 133.056 for criminal fees and Section 133.057 for civil fees.

SECTION 3.10.  Section 133.058(d), Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

(d)  A county may not retain a service fee on the collection of a fee or fine:

(1)  for the judicial fund;

(2)  under Article 42A.303 or 42A.653, Code of Criminal Procedure;

(3)  under Section 51.851, Government Code; or

(4)  for any state consolidated filing fee under Section 133.151 [51.971, Government Code].

SECTION 3.11.  Section 203.003, Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 203.003.  DUTIES OF COMMISSIONERS COURT. The commissioners court of each county shall:

(1)  promote and support the efficient and economical management of records of all elective offices in the county to enable elected county officers to conform to this subtitle and rules adopted under it;

(2)  facilitate the creation and maintenance of records containing adequate and proper documentation of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, and essential transactions of each elective office and designed to furnish the information necessary to protect the legal and financial rights of the local government, the state, and the persons affected by the activities of the local government;

(3)  facilitate the identification and preservation of the records of elective offices that are of permanent value;

(4)  facilitate the identification and protection of the essential records of elective offices;

(5)  establish a county clerk records management and preservation fund for fees subject to Section 118.0216 and approve in advance any expenditures from the fund; and

(6)  establish a records management and preservation account [fund] for the records management and preservation fees authorized under Sections [118.052, 118.0546, and] 118.0645 and 135.101, [and Section 51.317, Government Code,] and approve in advance any expenditures from the fund, which may be spent only for records management preservation or automation purposes in the county.

SECTION 3.12.  The heading to Section 291.008, Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 291.008.  DOCUMENT FILING FEE [FOR SECURITY].

SECTION 3.13.  Section 291.008(d), Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows:

(d)  The [If a commissioners court sets a security fee under Subsection (a) of this section, the] county and district clerks shall collect a fee of $1 for filing any document [not subject to the security fee]. The county is not liable for the costs. The county or district clerk, as appropriate, shall collect this fee.

SECTION 3.14.  Sections 323.023(a) and (b), Local Government Code, are amended to read as follows:

(a)  The [A sum set by the] commissioners court [not to exceed $35] shall establish a county law library fund [be taxed, collected, and paid as other costs in each civil case filed in a county or district court, except suits for delinquent taxes. The county is not liable for the costs].

(b)  The [clerks of the respective courts shall collect the costs and pay them to the county treasurer, or to any other official who discharges the duties commonly delegated to the county treasurer, for deposit in a fund to be known as the] county law library fund[. The fund] may be used only for:

(1)  establishing the law library after the entry of the order creating it;

(2)  purchasing or leasing library materials, maintaining the library, or acquiring furniture, shelving, or equipment for the library;

(3)  purchasing or leasing library materials or acquiring library equipment, including computers, software, and subscriptions to obtain access to electronic research networks for use by judges in the county; or

(4)  establishing and maintaining a self-help center to provide resources to county residents representing themselves in legal matters.

ARTICLE 4. OTHER CONFORMING AMENDMENTS

SECTION 4.01.  Section 12.005(a), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is amended to read as follows:

(a)  The fee for filing an action under this chapter is the fee that generally applies to the filing of a civil case [$15. The plaintiff must pay the fee to the clerk of the court in which the action is filed. Except as provided by Subsection (b), the plaintiff may not be assessed any other fee, cost, charge, or expense by the clerk of the court or other public official in connection with the action].

SECTION 4.02.  Article 102.017(a), Code of Criminal Procedure, is amended to read as follows:

(a)  The courthouse security fund is a fund in the county treasury, and the municipal court building security fund is a fund in the municipal treasury. The funds consist of money allocated to the funds under Sections 134.101, 134.102, [and] 134.103, and 135.101, Local Government Code.

SECTION 4.03.  Section 54.041(a), Family Code, is amended to read as follows:

(a)  When a child has been found to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision and the juvenile court has made a finding that the child is in need of rehabilitation or that the protection of the public or the child requires that disposition be made, the juvenile court, on notice by any reasonable method to all persons affected, may:

(1)  order any person found by the juvenile court to have, by a wilful act or omission, contributed to, caused, or encouraged the child's delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision to do any act that the juvenile court determines to be reasonable and necessary for the welfare of the child or to refrain from doing any act that the juvenile court determines to be injurious to the welfare of the child;

(2)  enjoin all contact between the child and a person who is found to be a contributing cause of the child's delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision; or

(3)  after notice and a hearing of all persons affected order any person living in the same household with the child to participate in social or psychological counseling to assist in the rehabilitation of the child and to strengthen the child's family environment[; or

[(4)     after notice and a hearing of all persons affected order the child's parent or other person responsible for the child's support to pay all or part of the reasonable costs of treatment programs in which the child is required to participate during the period of probation if the court finds the child's parent or person responsible for the child's support is able to pay the costs].

SECTION 4.04.  Section 61.002(a), Family Code, is amended to read as follows:

(a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), this chapter applies to a proceeding to enter a juvenile court order:

(1)  for payment of probation fees under Section 54.061;

(2)  for restitution under Sections 54.041(b) and 54.048;

(3)  [for payment of graffiti eradication fees under Section 54.0461;

[(4)]  for community service under Section 54.044(b);

(4) [(5)     for payment of costs of court under Section 54.0411 or other provisions of law;

[(6)]  requiring the person to refrain from doing any act injurious to the welfare of the child under Section 54.041(a)(1);

(5) [(7)]  enjoining contact between the person and the child who is the subject of a proceeding under Section 54.041(a)(2);

(6) [(8)]  ordering a person living in the same household with the child to participate in counseling under Section 54.041(a)(3);

(7) [(9)]  requiring a parent or other eligible person to pay reasonable attorney's fees for representing the child under Section 51.10(e);

(8) [(10)]  requiring the parent or other eligible person to reimburse the county for payments the county has made to an attorney appointed to represent the child under Section 51.10(j);

(9) [(11)]  requiring payment of deferred prosecution supervision fees under Section 53.03(d);

(10) [(12)]  requiring a parent or other eligible person to attend a court hearing under Section 51.115;

(11) [(13)]  requiring a parent or other eligible person to act or refrain from acting to aid the child in complying with conditions of release from detention under Section 54.01(r);

(12) [(14)]  requiring a parent or other eligible person to act or refrain from acting under any law imposing an obligation of action or omission on a parent or other eligible person because of the parent's or person's relation to the child who is the subject of a proceeding under this title;

[(15)     for payment of fees under Section 54.0462;] or

(13) [(16)]  for payment of the cost of attending an educational program under Section 54.0404.

SECTION 4.05.  Section 231.202, Family Code, is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 231.202.  AUTHORIZED COSTS AND FEES IN TITLE IV-D CASES. In a Title IV-D case filed under this title, including a case filed under Chapter 159, the Title IV-D agency shall pay only the following costs and fees:

(1)  filing fees and fees for issuance and service of process as provided by Chapter 110 of this code and by Sections [51.317(b)(1), (2), and (3) and (b-1),] 51.318(b)(2)[,] and 51.319(2), Government Code;

(2)  fees for transfer as provided by Chapter 110;

(3)  fees for the issuance and delivery of orders and writs of income withholding in the amounts provided by Chapter 110;

(4)  the fee for services provided by sheriffs and constables, including:

(A)  a fee authorized under Section 118.131, Local Government Code, for serving each item of process to each individual on whom service is required, including service by certified or registered mail; and

(B)  a fee authorized under Section 157.103(b) for serving a capias;

(5)  the fee for filing an administrative writ of withholding under Section 158.503(d); and

(6)  the fee for issuance of a subpoena as provided by Section 51.318(b)(1), Government Code[; and

[(7)     a fee authorized by Section 72.031, Government Code, for the electronic filing of documents with a clerk].

SECTION 4.06.  Section 40.062, Human Resources Code, is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 40.062.  EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN COSTS AND FEES.  The department is not required to pay any cost or fee otherwise imposed for court proceedings or other services, including a:

(1)  filing fee or fee for issuance or service of process imposed by Section 110.002, Family Code, or by Section [51.317, 51.318(b)(2), or] 51.319, Government Code;

(2)  transfer fee imposed by Section 110.002 or 110.005, Family Code;

(3)  [court reporter fee imposed by Section 51.601, Government Code;

[(4)     judicial fund fee imposed by Section 51.702, Government Code;

[(5)]  judge's fee imposed by Section 25.0008 or 25.0029, Government Code;

(4) [(6)]  cost or security fee imposed by Section 53.051, 53.052, 1053.051, or 1053.052, Estates Code; or

(5) [(7)]  fee imposed by a county officer under Section 118.011 or 118.052, Local Government Code.

SECTION 4.07.  Section 161.107(b), Human Resources Code, is amended to read as follows:

(b)  The department is not required to pay any cost or fee otherwise imposed for court proceedings or other services, including:

(1)  a filing fee or fee for issuance of service of process imposed by Section [51.317, 51.318(b)(2), or] 51.319, Government Code;

(2)  [a court reporter service fee imposed by Section 51.601, Government Code;

[(3)     a judicial fund fee imposed by Section 51.702, Government Code;

[(4)]  a judge's fee imposed by Section 25.0008 or 25.0029, Government Code;

(3) [(5)]  a cost or security fee imposed by Section 53.051, 53.052, 1053.051, or 1053.052, Estates Code; or

(4) [(6)]  a fee imposed by a county officer under Section 118.011 or 118.052, Local Government Code.

SECTION 4.08.  Section 21.013(c), Property Code, is amended to read as follows:

(c)  A party initiating a condemnation proceeding in a county in which there is not a county court at law must file the condemnation petition with the district clerk. The filing fee shall be due at the time of filing [in accordance with Section 51.317, Government Code].

ARTICLE 5. REPEALERS

SECTION 5.01.  (a) The following provisions of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code are repealed:

(1)  Sections 12.005(b) and (d);

(2)  Sections 21.051 and 126.012; and

(3)  Sections 152.004 and 152.005.

(b)  The following provisions of the Family Code are repealed:

(1)  Sections 54.032(e), (g), and (h);

(2)  Sections 54.0325(g) and (h);

(3)  Section 54.0411;

(4)  Sections 54.0461 and 54.0462;

(5)  Section 54.047(f);

(6)  Section 54.06(a); and

(7)  Sections 108.006(b) and (c).

(c)  The following provisions of the Government Code are repealed:

(1)  Sections 22.2021, 22.2031, 22.2041, 22.2051, 22.2061, 22.2071, 22.2081, 22.2091, 22.2101, 22.2121, 22.2131, and 22.2141;

(2)  Section 25.0862(i);

(3)  Section 25.1862(l);

(4)  Sections 26.007 and 26.008;

(5)  Section 51.305;

(6)  Section 51.317;

(7)  Sections 51.601(a), (a-1), (b), and (e);

(8)  Section 51.604;

(9)  Sections 51.702 and 51.703;

(10)  Section 51.704(i);

(11)  Sections 51.705, 51.706, 51.707, and 51.708;

(12)  Sections 51.709, 51.710, 51.711, and 51.713;

(13)  Section 51.851(c);

(14)  Subchapter M, Chapter 51;

(15)  Subchapter N, Chapter 51;

(16)  Section 54A.110(d); and

(17)  Section 411.077(a).

(d)  Subtitle I, Title 2, Government Code, is repealed as duplicative of the substantive provisions referenced in the subtitle.

(e)  Section 194.002(e), Health and Safety Code, is repealed.

(f)  The following provisions of the Human Resources Code are repealed:

(1)  Section 152.0492;

(2)  Sections 152.1074(f) and (g);

(3)  Section 152.1322;

(4)  Sections 152.1752(b), (c), (d), and (e);

(5)  Section 152.1844; and

(6)  Sections 152.1873, 152.1874, 152.2183, and 152.2496.

(g)  The following provisions of the Local Government Code are repealed:

(1)  Sections 118.053 and 118.069;

(2)  Sections 118.054, 118.0546, and 118.122;

(3)  Section 133.058(c);

(4)  Sections 133.152, 133.153, and 133.154;

(5)  Sections 291.008(a), (b), (c), and (e); and

(6)  Section 291.009.

(h)  Section 2308.457, Occupations Code, is repealed.

(i)  Section 21.047(c), Property Code, is repealed.

(j)  Section 372.107(c), Transportation Code, is repealed.

(k)  Article 7818, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, is repealed.

ARTICLE 6. EFFECTIVE DATE

SECTION 6.01.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.