Discussion and possible action to adopt fees (effective January 1, 2023, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 118.131) charged for civil services by the Webb County Constables for Precinct 1, 2, 3, & 4 as follows:
Sheriff's Office proposed fees |
|
Service of Citation |
$100 |
Service of Indictments |
$100 |
Service of Citation by Publication |
$100 |
Service of Citation Posting |
$100 |
Serving of Subpoenas |
$100 |
Serving of Summons |
$100 |
Serving of Summons (Juvenile) |
$100 |
Service of Subpoenas (Juvenile) |
$100 |
Serving Forcible Detainer |
$125 |
Serving Small Claims Court Citation |
$100 |
Serving Justice Court Citation |
$100 |
Temporary Restraining Order |
$125 |
Writ of Attachment |
$200 |
Writ of Execution |
$200 |
Writ of Garnishment |
$200 |
Writ of Possession |
$200 |
Writ of Sequestration |
$200 |
Order of Sale |
$200 |
Protective Order (to be charged to respondent) |
$150 |
For Executing a Deed to purchaser of real estate under Execution Order Sales |
$50 |
Bill of Sale |
$50 |
For Executing a Bill of Sale to each purchaser of personal prop under Execution of order of sale when demanded by purchaser |
$50 |
Sheriff's Court Services Fee |
$20 |
Service of Precept |
$80 |
Protective Order (to be charged to respondent) |
$150 |
Issue: The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is compiling the 2023 Sheriffs’ and Constables’ Fees report as required under Texas Local Government Code, Section 118.131. This law requires each Commissioners Court to set fees charged for civil services by the Sheriffs’ and Constables’ and directs that these fees be reported to the Comptroller. These fees must be set before October 1st of each year and are effective the 1st of January.
Solution: Commissioners Court approval of new fees for civil services to meet October 1st deadline.
Result: Webb County and the Constable Offices will meet the requirements required by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. |