117.055 – COUNTY EXPENSES PAID FROM FEES. (a) Except as
Texas Local Government Code § 117.055
Summary
This law allows county clerks to deduct a fee from withdrawals of registry funds to cover accounting and administrative expenses. The fee is capped at 5% of the withdrawal amount, with a maximum limit of $50, and applies to funds that have not earned interest.
Clerks can deduct fees from withdrawals of registry funds.
Fee is 5% of the withdrawal, maxing out at $50.
Applies to funds that have not earned interest.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's COUNTY EXPENSES PAID FROM FEES. (a) Except as 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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