Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Subtitle B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Chapter 154. COMPENSATION OF DISTRICT, COUNTY, AND PRECINCT OFFICERS ON SALARY BASIS |
Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Sec. 154.004. STATE AND COUNTY PROHIBITED FROM PAYING FEES OR COMMISSIONS TO SALARIED OFFICER
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(a) The state may not pay a district officer a fee or commission for the performance of a service by the officer.
(b) If a county officer is paid an annual salary, the state or any county may not pay a fee or commission to the officer for the performance of a service by the officer.
(c) The state or any county may not pay a fee or commission to a precinct officer for the performance of a service by the officer.
(d) The prohibitions established by this section do not affect:
(1) fees and commissions the county tax assessor-collector is authorized by law to collect;
(2) the payment of costs in a civil case or eminent domain proceeding by the state; or
(3) the payment of fees and commissions by the state or a county for services performed by county officers relating to the acquisition of rights-of-way for public roads and highways.