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Legislative Changes
During the regular session of the 82nd Texas Legislature, several laws were enacted affecting court costs, fines and fees. The Comptroller's office has created a downloadable document that presents a brief explanation of those changes presented in the order of their effective dates.
This document provides only a summary of the legislation that affects court costs, fees and fines. It is not intended as a comprehensive explanation of the bills included, nor does it express legal opinions where varying interpretations of the new law may exist.
The legislation summarized in this document should be consulted for a complete understanding of changes and requirements.
Download 82nd Legislative Session Changes to Court Costs, Fees and Related Issues (99K)