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Public Records Fee in Texas

Texas law sets out the public records fee structure in Tex. Gov’t Code § 552.261. That statute establishes the permissible charges a governmental body may impose for responding to a request for public information. The fee is determined by applying the provisions of that section, which includes a specific calculation method for labor, materials, and overhead. The exact dollar amounts and formula are codified in the statute, so the official source at https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.552.htm contains the complete detail. The worked example below demonstrates how that calculation operates under the law. To estimate the fee for your own records request, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Texas, the public records fee rule is set by Tex. Gov't Code § 552.261. The verified packet cites Tex. Gov't Code § 552.261 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.552.htm).

Texas public records fee: governed by Tex. Gov't Code § 552.261. The verified packet cites Tex. Gov't Code § 552.261 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.552.htm).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the public records fee calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.