Legislation Details

File #: 24-1356    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 3/11/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/26/2024 Final action: 3/26/2024
Title: Request for approval to open one (1) new bank account for Harris County District Clerk Office.
Department: Treasurer
Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Carla L. Wyatt, Harris County Treasurer

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

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Request for approval to open one (1) new bank account for Harris County District Clerk Office.
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Background and Discussion: Texas Government Code 508.322, Release Restitution Fund, was amended by adding how restitution payments will be disbursed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) through House Bill 3603 during the 88th Legislative Session.

Expected Impact: This will impact how the TDCJ disburses restitution to victims. Effective December 1, 2023,all restitution payments received by the TDCJ will be transmitted to the check of court that entered the order of restitution. Inmate funds passed through Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)


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