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Commissioners table proposed sheriff and constable fee schedule after legal questions
Summary
After a prolonged discussion about adding several civil and service fees — including a bailiff fee and fees tied to bills of sale, tax warrants and order of sale — commissioners tabled the proposed fee changes to allow additional legal review and clarification on which courts may collect certain fees.
HUTCHINSON COUNTY, Texas — The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court discussed proposed updates to sheriff and constable fees at length Sept. 9 and ultimately tabled the item to allow staff to verify legal authority and to consult the county attorney.
County staff presented proposed additions and adjustments that would align certain county fees with comparable counties and recover time and…
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