Statutes

Senate Bill 1863

Recently the legislature signed Senate Bill 1863 into law. This new bill requires counties with a population greater than 50,000 to have a delinquent collections solution in place. See Senate Bill 1863

The Office of Court Adminstration has a suggested list of requirements for meeting the Senate Bill 1863 requirements. OCA Requirements

Attorney General Opinion # GA-0147

Recently the Attorney General offered an opinion regarding the collection of Fines, Fees and Court Costs when part of the total is accepted.

Download a PDF copy of this opinion

Senate Bill 782

Legislature widens scope of delinquent cases with the addition of Senate Bill 782. As of June 18th, 2003 any case with an offense commission date on or after June 18th, 2003 is eligible for delinquent collections without adjudication.

For more detail please review current bill list on:

www.capitol.state.tx.us

More supporting documents .....

Press Release 1 -- Article 103.0031

Press Release 2 -- Senate Bill 1778

Press Release 3 -- Senate Bill 782


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