Sec. 231.208. AGREEMENTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT IN LIEU OF FEES. (a) The Title IV-D agency and a qualified county may enter into a written agreement under which reimbursement for salaries and certain other actual costs incurred by the clerk, sheriff, or constable in Title IV-D cases is provided to the county.
(b) A county may not enter into an agreement for reimbursement under this section unless the clerk, sheriff, or constable providing service has at least two full-time employees each devoted exclusively to providing services in Title IV-D cases.
(c) Reimbursement made under this section is in lieu of all costs and fees provided by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Subtitle D - Administrative Services
Chapter 231 - Title Iv-D Services
Subchapter C. Payment of Fees and Costs
Section 231.202. Authorized Costs and Fees in Title Iv-D Cases
Section 231.2025. Contingency Fees
Section 231.203. State Exemption From Bond Not Affected
Section 231.204. Prohibited Fees in Title Iv-D Cases
Section 231.205. Limitations on Liability of Attorney General for Authorized Fees and Costs
Section 231.206. Restriction on Fees for Child Support or Registry Services in Title Iv-D Cases
Section 231.207. Method of Billing for Allowable Fees
Section 231.208. Agreements for Reimbursement in Lieu of Fees
Section 231.209. Payment for Services Not Affected by This Subchapter
Section 231.210. Authority to Pay Litigation Expenses
Section 231.211. Award of Cost Against Nonprevailing Party in Title Iv-D Case