Amend HB 2725 as follows:
(1) In Section 2 of the bill, strike the existing subsection
(b) and substitute the following in its place:
(b) A commissioners court that enters into a contract with a
private attorney under this article may authorize the addition of
attorneys fees in the amount of 28% on each debt or account
receivable which is more than 60 days past due and has been
referred to the attorney for collection.
(2) In Section 2 of the bill, add a subsection (c) to read
as follows:
(c) A defendant is not liable for the attorneys fees
authorized under subsection (b) if a court has determined the
defendant is indigent, or has insufficient resources or income, or
is other wise unable to pay all or part of the underlying fine or
costs.