Court Rules

Lubbock County District Courts Filing Fees and Waivers

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Filing fees, payment methods, fee waiver requirements, deferrals, and clerk payment rules. This page is scoped to Lubbock County District Courts; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Applies to
Electronically filed document

Electronic filers must pay regular filing fees through TexasOnline using a method established by TexasOnline.

(e) Filers who electronically file documents will pay regular filing fees to the district clerk or county clerk indirectly through TexasOnline by a method set forth by TexasOnline.

Applies to
Remote access to case records

After approval of the system-use contract, applicants must deposit the prorated or full access fee with the Lubbock County Treasurer.

Upon approval of the contract discussed in Section 6.20 by the Lubbock County Commissioners Court, applicants shall deposit the prorated or full fee with the Lubbock County Treasurer.

Applies to
Remote access to case records

Applicants cannot receive a login and password until the Treasurer receives full payment.

Applicants will not be issued a login and password until the full payment is received by the Treasurer.

Applies to
Remote access to case records

Users who do not pay the required amount before renewal lose system access on the renewal date.

Users who do not pay the required amount prior to the renewal date shall have their access terminated on the renewal date.

Applies to
Electronically filed document

An EFSP may impose an additional convenience fee for electronic filing.

(f) An EFSP may charge filers a convenience fee to electronically file documents. This fee will be in addition to regular filing fees.

Applies to
Electronically filed document

TexasOnline charges an additional convenience fee capped at the amount approved by the TexasOnline Authority.

(g) TexasOnline will charge filers a convenience fee to electronically file documents. This fee will be in addition to regular filing fees and will be in an amount not to exceed the amount approved by the TexasOnline Authority.

Applies to
Electronically filed document

The district or county clerk may impose an electronic-filing convenience fee in addition to other fees.

(h) The district clerk or county clerk may charge filers a convenience fee to electronically file documents. This fee will be in addition to regular filing fees, credit card fees, or other fees.

Fee
75
Applies to
Mediation

A $75.00 court-cost assessment applies if a party fails to appear for DRC mediation or does not cancel at least 24 hours in advance.

IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR FOR M EDIATION BEFORE DRC, and/or YOU HAVE NOT CANCELLED AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE, you will be assessed $75.00 as court costs.

Applies to
Remote access to case records

Remote-access fees are prorated, and all users renew on the same date.

Fees for access to the remote access system shall be prorated for all users to renew on the same date.

Applies to
Remote access to case records

Lubbock County must establish a reasonable fee schedule for remote access to case records.

Lubbock County shall establish a reasonable fee schedule for remote access to case records.

Fee
360
Applies to
Remote court-record access

The annual fee for a sole-practicing licensed attorney is $360.00.

Sole Practitioner $360.00

Fee
600
Applies to
Remote court-record access

The annual fee for a licensed-attorney firm of two to four attorneys is $600.00.

Firm of 2-4 attorneys $600.00

Fee
1500
Applies to
Remote court-record access

The annual fee for a licensed-attorney firm of five to nine attorneys is $1,500.00.

Firm of 5-9 attorneys $1,500.00

Fee
3500
Applies to
Remote court-record access

The annual fee for a licensed-attorney firm of ten to nineteen attorneys is $3,500.00.

Firm of 10-19 attorneys $3,500.00

Fee
6000
Applies to
Remote court-record access

The annual fee for a licensed-attorney firm of twenty or more attorneys is $6,000.00.

Firm of 20+ attorneys $6,000.00

Fee
500
Applies to
Remote court-record access

The annual fee for a bail bonding company is $500.00.

Bail Bonding Companies $500.00

Fee
500
Applies to
Remote court-record access

The annual fee for a media organization is $500.00.

Media organizations $500.00

Fee
360
Applies to
Remote court-record access

The annual fee for an investigator is $360.00.

Investigators $360.00

Fee
360
Applies to
Remote court-record access

The annual fee for other users is $360.00.

Others $360.00

Common questions about Lubbock County District Courts filing fees and waivers rules

Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Lubbock County District Courts?

A fee is required for covered filings. Electronic filers must pay regular filing fees through TexasOnline using a method established by TexasOnline.

View ruleSource: page 7, section Rule 4.1 Filing Fees

Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Lubbock County District Courts?

A fee is required for covered filings. After approval of the system-use contract, applicants must deposit the prorated or full access fee with the Lubbock County Treasurer.

View ruleSource: page 8, section Section 6.30 – Billing and Collection of Fees

Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Lubbock County District Courts?

A fee is required for covered filings. A $75.00 court-cost assessment applies if a party fails to appear for DRC mediation or does not cancel at least 24 hours in advance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Lubbock County District Courts?

A fee is required for covered filings. The annual fee for a sole-practicing licensed attorney is $360.00.

View ruleSource: page 10, section Appendix A: 2007 Fee Schedule