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TX HB3765

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ben Bumgarner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the separate reduced fee structure for electronic copies of electronic documents from district clerks, which previously charged $1 for documents up to 10 pages and $0.10 per page thereafter

  • Standardizes fees so that electronic copies of electronic documents are now charged at the same rate as paper copies and paper-to-electronic conversions ($1 per page)

  • Applies to both certified and noncertified copies of records, judgments, orders, pleadings, or other papers on file with the district clerk

  • Amends Section 51.318(b) of the Government Code regarding district clerk fees

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the cost of requesting electronic copies of documents from a district clerk.

Fees & Other Nontax Revenue

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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