Sec. 231.210. AUTHORITY TO PAY LITIGATION EXPENSES. (a) The Title IV-D agency may pay all fees, expenses, costs, and bills necessary to secure evidence and to take the testimony of a witness, including advance payments or purchases for transportation, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses of custodians of evidence or witnesses whose transportation is necessary and proper for the production of evidence or the taking of testimony in a Title IV-D case.
(b) In making payments under this section, the Title IV-D agency shall present vouchers to the comptroller that have been sworn to by the custodian or witness and approved by the agency. The voucher shall be sufficient to authorize payment without the necessity of a written contract.
(c) The Title IV-D agency may directly pay a commercial transportation company or commercial lodging establishment for the expense of transportation or lodging of a custodian or witness.
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