| Issue Date: | 2005-12-01 |
|---|---|
| Revised Date: | 2019-12-19 |
Legal Cites
- Local Government Code sec. 133.154
Object Type
Cash — Other Revenue
Origin Date
December 1, 2005 by H.B. 11, 79th Leg., 2nd C.S.
Description
In addition to authorized fees, the clerk of a district court, statutory county court, or county court shall collect a $42 civil suit filing fee to be used for court-related purposes for support of the judiciary.
Due Date
Deposited by Comptroller when received from custodian of municipality or county treasury, required to remit not later than last day of the month following each calendar quarter.
Collecting Agencies
- 241 – Comptroller - Judiciary Section
- 902 – Comptroller - State Fiscal Remitted by the court officer.
Deposit Funds
Note
H.B. 11, 79th Leg., 2nd C.S. moved fees and costs to Local Government Code. Ch. 133.
S.B. 600, 80th Leg., R.S. increased filing fees from $37 to $42 (133.154) and court cost from $4 to $6 (133.105).
H.B. 3167, 80th Leg., R.S. repealed Government Code, Secs. 101.062, 101.083, 101.123, and 102.022.
$6 fee under Government Code sec. 133.105, repealed by S.B. 346, 86th Leg., R.S. effective 01/01/2020.
USAS Values
| Appropriation Year | 20 |
|---|---|
| USAS Title | COURT COSTS |
| Receipt Category | 14 – Other |
| Receipt Type | 25 – Violations, Fines and Penalties |
| Object Group | 30 – Revenues |
| USAS Status | A |
| Rev/Exp Category | 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES |