Tex. Local Government Code § 118.124: PROHIBITED FEES.

A justice of the peace is not entitled to a fee for:

(1) the examination of a paper or record in the justice's office;

(2) filing any process or document the justice issues that is returned to court;

(3) a motion or judgment on a motion for security for costs;

(4) taking or approving a bond for costs; or

(5) the first copy of a document in a criminal case issued to:

(A) a criminal defendant in the case;

(B) an attorney representing a criminal defendant in the case; or

(C) a prosecuting attorney.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 33, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Amended by:

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 205 (S.B. 409), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.