Note: Copies of documents and DVD’s (DVD are recordings of oral arguments and memorial ceremonies) will be charged at a higher rate, please call the 8th Court of Appeals for costs and details on obtaining copies.
- The following fees have been set by statute (Tex. Gov't Code § 51.207, § 51.208, and § 51.941) and will be collected by the clerk except from parties who are exempt by statute.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| a. appeals to the court of appeals from the district and county courts | $175.00 |
| b. original proceeding | $125.00 |
| c. administering an oath with sealed certificate of oath | $5.00 |
| d. certified copies of any papers of record in offices, including certificate and seal certification | $1.00 per page /
$5 minimum |
| e. comparing and certifying copies of documents | $1.00 per page / $5 minimum |
- The following fees have been set consistent with Tex. Gov't Code § 552.262, and 1 Tex. Admin. Code §70.3 (2007)(Tex. Att'y Gen., Charges for Providing Copies of Public Information):
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| a. standard paper copy of document without certification or seal (single sided) | First 50 pages $.10 per page over 50 pages $.50 per page |
| b. standard paper copy of document without certificate or seal (double sided) | First 50 pages $.10 per page over 50 pages $.50 per page |
| c. personnel, overhead, and document retrieval charges | as provided by Tex.
Admin. Code § 70.3 |
| d. audio tape of oral argument (if available) | $1.00 per tape |
| e. video tape of oral argument (if available) | $2.50 per tape |
| f. digital video disc of oral argument (if available) | $3.00 per DVD |
Note: the fees listed above for audio tapes, video tapes, DVDs, and paper copies do not include any personnel, overhead, or document retrieval charges; those charges may be added to the fees listed above if appropriate, as determined by the court charging the fee.
- Pursuant to § 51.207(c)(4), Tex. Gov't Code, the following fees are set:
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| a. motions not otherwise listed | $10.00 |
| b. motions for rehearing or for en banc reconsideration | $15.00 |
| c. exhibits tendered for oral argument | $25.00 |
- Nothing in this order shall be construed as prohibiting a clerk from contracting with an entity or organization to provide copies of documents, audio and video tapes, and other organizational services at a reasonable rate which may exceed the fees provided herein.
Updated: 04-Feb-2009
