Untitled Texas Attorney General Opinion

July lb, 1953 Hon. William li, Scott Opinion No. S-‘(0 Criminal District Attorney Civil Courts Building Re: Authority of justices of Houetan 2, Texas the peace in Harris County to retain fees collected as Notary PublJc, as local registrar and fees collected for the :!erformance of marriage Dear MJ?. Scott: ceremonies, You have requested an opinion on the authority of justices of.~ the peace in Harris County to ,retain fees collected as Notary Public, as local registrar, and for the performance of ma.rrlage ceremonies. Section 11 of House Bill 671 of the 53rd Legislature provides that the…