An applicant for a protective order or an attorney representing an applicant may not be assessed a fee, cost, charge, or expense by a district or county clerk of the court or a sheriff, constable, or other public official or employee in connection with the filing, serving, or entering of a protective order or for any other service described by this subsection, including:

1. (1) a fee to dismiss, modify, or withdraw a protective order;
2. (2) a fee for certifying copies;
3. (3) a fee for comparing copies to originals;
4. (4) a court reporter fee;
5. (5) a judicial fund fee;
6. (6) a fee for any other service related to a protective order; or
7. (7) a fee to transfer a protective order.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 34, Sec. 1, eff. May 5, 1997.

Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1193, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.