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Relating to court reporter costs incurred in a hearing or proceeding for the involuntary detention of a person with mental illness.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
HB 1213 would allow court reporter costs stemming from certain hearings or proceedings for involuntary detention to be recovered by counties that house a state hospital.
Texas Action is neutral on HB 1213 as it does not touch directly upon any of our Liberty Principles.