Sec. 21.006. FEES AND TRAVEL EXPENSES. (a) The interpreter shall be paid a reasonable fee determined by the court after considering the recommended fees of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
(b) If the interpreter is required to travel, the interpreter's actual expenses of travel, lodging, and meals relating to the case shall be paid at the same rate provided for state employees.
(c) The interpreter's fee and expenses shall be paid from the general fund of the county in which the case was brought.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 353, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 835, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal
Subchapter A. Interpreters for the Deaf
Section 21.002. Interpreters for Deaf Persons
Section 21.003. Qualifications
Section 21.004. Interpreter's Position in Court
Section 21.006. Fees and Travel Expenses
Section 21.007. Recording of Testimony