118.0131 – OPTIONAL RECORDING FEES FOR COURT FACILITIES:
Texas Local Government Code § 118.0131
Summary
This law allows the county clerks of Hidalgo and Cameron Counties to charge an optional fee of up to $10 for filing real property records. The collected fees are designated to support the construction, renovation, or improvement of court facilities, contingent upon approval from the commissioners court.
Applies to Hidalgo and Cameron Counties only.
Fee is optional and capped at $10.
Funds must be used for court facility improvements.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's OPTIONAL RECORDING FEES FOR COURT FACILITIES: 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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