Texas Statutes
Chapter 103 - Payment, Collection, and Recordkeeping
Article 103.0081. Uncollectible Fines and Fees

(1) the defendant is deceased;
(2) the defendant is serving a sentence for imprisonment for life or life without parole; or
(3) the fine, reimbursement or other fee, or item of cost has been unpaid for at least 15 years.
(b) On a finding by a court that any condition described by Subsection (a) is true, the court may order the officer to designate the fine, reimbursement or other fee, or item of cost as uncollectible in the fee record. The officer shall attach a copy of the court's order to the fee record.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 446 (S.B. 413), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 121 (H.B. 435), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 106 (S.B. 1373), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 3.04, eff. September 1, 2021.

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