Texas Family Code 33.007 – Costs Paid by State
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(a) A court acting under § 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.
Terms Used In Texas Family Code 33.007
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- 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).