Opinion No.

Ms. Alicia G. Key Administrative Director Office of Court Administration 205 West 14th Street, Suite 600 Austin, Texas 78711-2066

Re: Whether court reporters who are full-time state employees may receive a fee for a transcript in addition to the court reporter's salary (RQ-0111-GA)

Dear Ms. Key:

You ask four questions regarding whether court reporters appointed pursuant to chapter 201 of the Family Code and who are full-time state employees may charge and retain fees for preparing transcripts.1

I. Background

You inform us that, pursuant to section 201.207 of the Family Code, the Office of Court…