Sec. 151.009. FEES AND COSTS. (a) The parties, in equal shares, shall pay:
(1) the special judge's fee; and
(2) all administrative costs, including the court reporter's fee, related to the trial.
(b) A cost for a witness called by a party or any other cost related only to a single party's case shall be paid by the party who incurred the cost.
(c) The state or a unit of local government may not pay any costs related to a trial under this chapter.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 3.16(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution
Chapter 151 - Trial by Special Judge
Section 151.001. Referral by Agreement
Section 151.002. Motion for Referral
Section 151.003. Qualifications of Judge
Section 151.004. Referral Order Entered
Section 151.006. Powers of Special Judge
Section 151.007. Representation by Attorney
Section 151.008. Court Reporter Required
Section 151.009. Fees and Costs