152.317 – COSTS AND EXPENSES. If the respondent is not the
Texas Family Code § 152.317
Summary
This law allows the court to require the respondent to pay the costs and expenses incurred by the prosecutor and law enforcement if they are not the prevailing party. It primarily affects respondents in legal proceedings related to child custody or support under specific sections of the Family Code.
Court can assess costs against non-prevailing respondents.
Applies to expenses from prosecutors and law enforcement.
Relevant in child custody or support cases.
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