Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 151.009 – Fees and Costs
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(a) The parties, in equal shares, shall pay:
(1) the special judge’s fee; and
(2) all administrative costs, including the court reporter‘s fee, related to the trial.
(b) A cost for a witness called by a party or any other cost related only to a single party’s case shall be paid by the party who incurred the cost.
Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 151.009
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(c) The state or a unit of local government may not pay any costs related to a trial under this chapter.