Sec. 76.015. REIMBURSEMENT FEE. (a) A department may collect money from an individual as ordered by a court served by the department regardless of whether the individual is under the department's supervision.
(a-1) This section does not apply to an individual ordered to pay an administrative fee to a personal bond office under Section 521.2462(a-3), Transportation Code.
(b) A department that collects money under this section shall promptly transfer the money collected to the appropriate county or state officer.
(c) A department may assess a reasonable reimbursement fee of not less than $25 and not more than $60 per month on an individual who participates in a program operated by the department or receives services from the department and who is not paying a monthly reimbursement fee under Article 42A.652, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 9.07(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 983, Sec. 1(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 419 (S.B. 880), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 426 (S.B. 953), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 770 (H.B. 2299), Sec. 2.36, eff. January 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 212 (H.B. 156), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 2.44, eff. January 1, 2020.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 2.45, eff. January 1, 2020.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Court Administration
Chapter 76 - Community Supervision and Corrections Departments
Section 76.002. Establishment of Departments
Section 76.003. Community Justice Council
Section 76.004. Department Director; Fiscal Officer
Section 76.0045. Judicial Responsibilities; Immunity
Section 76.005. Standards for Officers
Section 76.0051. Authorization to Carry Weapon
Section 76.006. Employee Status and Benefits
Section 76.007. Public Funds, Grants, and Gifts
Section 76.008. Financial Responsibilities of Counties
Section 76.009. Financial Responsibilities of Districts
Section 76.010. State Funds or Guarantees for Corrections Facilities
Section 76.011. Operation of Certain Services and Programs
Section 76.012. Reporting and Management Services
Section 76.014. Assessment and Enhancement of Defendant's Educational Skills
Section 76.015. Reimbursement Fee
Section 76.016. Victim Notification
Section 76.017. Treatment Alternative to Incarceration Program
Section 76.018. Application of Law Relating to Free Exercise of Religion