(a) Each officer who collects a fine, penalty, forfeiture, judgment, tax, other indebtedness, or payment obligation owed to the county shall keep a descriptive list of those claims. When the officer reports the collection, the officer shall file with the report a list that states:
(1) the party in whose favor the claim was issued;
(2) the receipt number issued in documentation of payment;
(3) the name of the party paying in the claim;
(4) the amount received; and
(5) the purpose for which the amount was received.
(b) The officer shall give the claims and the report to the county treasurer, who shall give the officer a receipt. The treasurer shall determine the time and manner of making the report.

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Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 113.063

  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.