(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter or other law to the contrary, a county treasurer may disburse to a person who reports for jury service and discharges the person’s duty the daily amount of reimbursement for jury service expenses set by the commissioners court under Section 61.001, Government Code, by:
(1) using an electronic funds transfer system in accordance with Chapter 156;
(2) using a cash dispensing machine;
(3) issuing a debit card or a stored value card; or
(4) using any other method that the county treasurer and the commissioners court determine is secure, accurate, and cost-effective and that is convenient for persons who report for jury service.
(b) A system or method of payment adopted by a county treasurer under Subsection (a) may be implemented only if it is approved by the commissioners court and administered in accordance with the procedures established by the county auditor or by the chief financial officer of a county that does not have a county auditor.

Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 113.048

  • Electronic funds transfer: The transfer of money between accounts by consumer electronic systems-such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and electronic payment of bills-rather than by check or cash. (Wire transfers, checks, drafts, and paper instruments do not fall into this category.) Source: OCC
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) A system or method of payment authorized by this section may be used in lieu of or in addition to the issuance of checks or orders for payment authorized under this subchapter.

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