Texas § OC.51.210 - METHOD OF MAKING PAYMENTS
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§ OC.51.210. METHOD OF MAKING PAYMENTS
METHOD OF MAKING PAYMENTS. (a) The commission may authorize payment of regulatory fees, fines, penalties, and charges for goods and services through: (1) an electronic payment method; or (2) a credit card issued by a financial institution chartered by a state or the United States or issued by a nationally recognized credit organization approved by the commission. (b) A payment by a method under this section may be made in person, by telephone, or through the Internet. (c) The commission may require a person who makes a payment to the department through an electronic payment method or credit card to pay a discount or service charge in an amount reasonable and necessary to reimburse the commission for the costs involved in processing the payment. (d) The commission may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 669 (H.B. 2310 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.
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What does The Texas Constitution § OC.51.210 cover?
Section OC.51.210 ("METHOD OF MAKING PAYMENTS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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