Sec. 33.007. COSTS PAID BY STATE. (a) A court acting under Section 33.003 or 33.004 may issue an order requiring the state to pay:
(1) the cost of any attorney ad litem and any guardian ad litem appointed for the minor;
(2) notwithstanding Sections 33.003(n) and 33.004(e), the costs of court associated with the application or appeal; and
(3) any court reporter's fees incurred.
(b) An order issued under Subsection (a) must be directed to the comptroller, who shall pay the amount ordered from funds appropriated to the Texas Department of Health.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 395, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Child in Relation to the Family
Subtitle A - Limitations of Minority
Chapter 33 - Notice of and Consent to Abortion
Section 33.002. Parental Notice
Section 33.0021. Consent Required
Section 33.0022. Medical Emergency Notification; Affidavit for Medical Record
Section 33.003. Judicial Approval
Section 33.005. Affidavit of Physician
Section 33.006. Guardian Ad Litem Immunity
Section 33.007. Costs Paid by State
Section 33.008. Physician's Duty to Report Abuse of a Minor; Investigation and Assistance
Section 33.0085. Duty of Judge or Justice to Report Abuse of Minor
Section 33.009. Other Reports of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Section 33.010. Confidentiality
Section 33.011. Information Relating to Judicial Bypass