Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code - Section 14.007. Other Costs
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§ 14.007. OTHER COSTS. (a) An order of a court under
Section 14.006(a) shall include the costs described by Subsection
(b) if the court finds that:
(1) the inmate has previously filed an action in a
district, county, justice of the peace, or small claims court; and
(2) a final order has been issued that affirms that the
action was dismissed as frivolous or malicious under Section 13.001
or Section 14.003 or otherwise.
(b) Costs under Subsection (a) shall include, as costs of
court, expenses incurred by the court or by the department, jail, or
private facility operator, in connection with the claim and not
otherwise charged to the inmate under Section 14.006, including:
(1) expenses of service of process;
(2) postage; and
(3) transportation, housing, or medical care incurred
in connection with the appearance of the inmate in the court for any
proceeding.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 378, § 2, eff. June 8, 1995.
Section: 13.004 14.001 14.002 14.003 14.004 14.005 14.006 14.007 14.008 14.009 14.010 14.011 14.012 14.013 14.014
Last modified: August 10, 2007
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