Tex.
Civ. Practice & Remedies Code Section 14.007
Other Costs
(a)
An order of a court under Section 14.006 (Court Fees, Court Costs, Other Costs)(a) shall include the costs described by Subsection (b) if the court finds that:(1)
the inmate has previously filed an action to which this chapter applies; and(2)
a final order has been issued that affirms that the action was dismissed as frivolous or malicious under Section 13.001 (Dismissal of Action) or Section 14.003 (Dismissal of Claim) or otherwise.(b)
Costs under Subsection (a) shall include, as costs of court, expenses incurred by the court or by the department, jail, or private facility operator, in connection with the claim and not otherwise charged to the inmate under Section 14.006 (Court Fees, Court Costs, Other Costs), including:(1)
expenses of service of process;(2)
postage; and(3)
transportation, housing, or medical care incurred in connection with the appearance of the inmate in the court for any proceeding.
Source:
Section 14.007 — Other Costs, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.14.htm#14.007 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
