130.003 – PAYMENT CONDITIONAL. (a) The acceptance of a
Texas Local Government Code § 130.003
Summary
This law clarifies that payment for fees or taxes is not complete until a check is cleared or a credit card payment is processed. It affects local government entities that accept these forms of payment for fees and taxes.
Payment is not complete until the check or credit card is honored.
Local governments can issue receipts before payment is finalized.
Protects against accepting non-valid payments for taxes and fees.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's PAYMENT CONDITIONAL. (a) The acceptance of a 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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