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Government Code §51.606

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In force on Jun 03, 2006 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1993 · same as today's text

PROHIBITED FEES

A clerk is not entitled to a fee for: (1) the examination of a paper or record in the clerk's office; (2) filing any process or document the clerk issues that is returned to court; (3) a motion or judgment on a motion for security for costs; or (4) taking or approving a bond for costs.

History: Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Sep 21, 2018 to Nov 08, 2026.

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