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TX SB1547
Bill
Status
Passed
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
- Amends Local Government Code Section 118.011 to exclude real property records from the standard fee structure for noncertified electronic copies of electronic documents
- Clarifies that county clerks providing copies of records in non-paper formats, including real property records, must charge fees in accordance with Government Code provisions governing public information requests (Sections 552.231 and 552.262)
- Maintains existing fee schedules for property records filing: $5.00 for the first page, $4.00 for each additional page, $4.00 for attachments/riders, and $0.25 for each name beyond five that must be indexed
- Passed the Senate 31-0 on March 26, 2025, and the House 134-0 on May 23, 2025
- Takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of both chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to fees charged by county clerks for certain property records.
Property Interests
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025
Committee Referrals
County & Regional Government Subcommittee4/9/2025
Local Government3/6/2025
Full Bill Text
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