Texas Education Code

§ 54.5011 — CHARGES AND FEES FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS

ED § 54.5011Title 3. HIGHER EDUCATION · Part A. HIGHER EDUCATION IN GENERAL · Ch. 54. TUITION AND FEES · Art. E. OTHER FEES AND DEPOSITS

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(a)This section applies to a payment of tuition, a fee, or another charge to an institution of higher education that is made or authorized in person, by mail, by telephone call, or through the Internet by means of:

(1)an electronic funds transfer; or

(2)a credit card.

(b)An institution of higher education may charge a fee or other amount in connection with a payment to which this section applies, in addition to the amount of the tuition, fee, or other charge being paid, including:

(1)a discount, convenience, or service charge for the transaction; or

(2)a service charge in connection with a payment transaction that is dishonored or refused for lack of funds or insufficient funds.

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Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 980 (H.B. 1829), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2005.