Issue Date:
Revised Date: 2016-09-27

Legal Citations

Object Type

Cash — Other Revenue

Origin Date

Service fees originated with Acts of 1848.

Description

The following are fees charged for copying or filing records by state agencies whose charges are not covered by other special legislative authority

  • Copies of any paper, document, or record in the English: $1.50 per page.
  • Copies of any paper, document, or record in a language other than English: $2.00 per page.
  • Translated copy of any paper, document, or record: 3 cents per word with minimum charge of $5.00.
  • Each copy of any plot or map: actual cost
  • Search of records when the state or any county has no interest: $1.00 for each 1/2 hour.
  • Each sealed certificate attached to a copy: $1.00.
  • Online access fees for public information: as specified.

May be used to deposit fees derived by access to electronic information systems in state computer record books for public access.

In addition, H.B. 1009, 73rd Leg., R.S. increased public record copying fees by 15% and copying of mailing lists by 25%. These increases were in effect until an agencies adopted rules under Government Code § 552.261 (not applicable to information in driver's license records of Department of Public Safety). 

Due Date

At the time a service is rendered.

Collecting Agencies

  • The appropriate state agency

Deposit Funds

  • Fund or account from which originally paid.

Note

Amended by H.B. 1009, 73rd Leg., R.S.

Amended by S.B. 248, 73rd Leg., R.S.

USAS Values

Appropriation Year 25
USAS Title FEES-COPIES/FILING OF RECORDS
Receipt Category 14 – Other
Receipt Type 30 – State Service Fees
Object Group 30 – Revenues
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES