S.B. No. 1547 amends the Local Government Code regarding the fees charged by county clerks for various property records. The bill specifies the fees for personal and real property records filing, certified and noncertified papers, and other services such as marriage licenses and birth or death certificates. Notably, it introduces a provision that allows county clerks to charge fees for electronic copies of records, including real property records, in accordance with existing government code sections.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that county clerks must provide copies of records in formats other than paper and charge fees accordingly. The changes aim to streamline the fee structure and ensure that electronic records are appropriately accounted for in the fee schedule. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 118.011 (Local Government Code 118)
Senate Committee Report: Local Government Code 118.011 (Local Government Code 118)
Engrossed: Local Government Code 118.011 (Local Government Code 118)
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 118.011 (Local Government Code 118)
Enrolled: Local Government Code 118.011 (Local Government Code 118)