118.015 – BIRTH OR DEATH CERTIFICATE. (a) The fee for
Texas Local Government Code § 118.015
Summary
This law establishes the fee structure for obtaining certified copies of birth and death certificates in Texas. It ensures that local and state fees are consistent and mandates that collected fees be deposited appropriately by county clerks.
Fees for certificates align with state registrar charges.
County clerks must deposit collected fees into designated accounts.
Applies to both birth and death certificate requests.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's BIRTH OR DEATH CERTIFICATE. (a) The fee for 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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