Texas · Texas Code of Criminal Procedure
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 103.0031: COLLECTION CONTRACTS
What this law says, in plain English
Counties and municipalities may contract with private attorneys or vendors to collect debts, fines, court costs, and false alarm fees, and may add a 30% collection fee to amounts past due by more than 60 days.
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