151.009 – FEES AND COSTS. (a) The parties, in equal
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 151.009
Summary
This law outlines the responsibilities for paying fees and costs associated with a trial. Both parties are required to share the costs of the special judge and administrative expenses, while individual parties bear their own witness costs. Importantly, the state or local government is prohibited from covering these trial-related costs.
Parties share special judge and administrative costs equally.
Each party pays for their own witness costs.
State or local government cannot pay trial costs.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's FEES AND COSTS. (a) The parties, in equal law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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