Sec. 152.903. COMPENSATION FOR INTERPRETERS EMPLOYED BY DISTRICT COURTS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (d), the commissioners court of a county may set the compensation of interpreters employed by the district courts in the county.
(b) The salary of an interpreter shall be paid on warrants issued by the district court or the clerk of the court in favor of the interpreter.
(c) The salary of an interpreter appointed under Subchapter B, Chapter 21, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is payable in equal monthly payments or by any other distribution at the option of the county.
(d) This section does not apply to interpreters for deaf or deaf-mute persons appointed under Subchapter A, Chapter 21, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, or Article 38.31, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 874, Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 1991.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees
Chapter 152 - Amount of Compensation, Expenses, and Allowances of County Officers and Employees
Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 152.901. Travel Expenses for Certain County Agents and Board Members
Section 152.902. Compensation for Reserve Deputy Constables
Section 152.903. Compensation for Interpreters Employed by District Courts
Section 152.904. Compensation of County Judge in Certain Counties
Section 152.905. Procedures for Setting Compensation by District Judges
Section 152.906. Longevity Pay for Deputy Constables
Section 152.907. Continuing Education Expenses for County and Precinct Officers