Who determines the court fees for copies of commissions and authentication certificates?

• A. Department of Justice
• B. Supreme Court
• C. Legislature
• D. County Clerk

Answer: (B)

Fees for copies of commissions and authentication certificates are set by the state's court system through the Supreme Court of Texas. The Supreme Court issues the official fee schedule that all Texas courts use, ensuring a uniform charge for obtaining copies and for authentication certificates. Counties and county clerks collect these fees according to that schedule, but they don’t determine the amounts. The Legislature may authorize or limit fees in statute, and other agencies aren’t responsible for setting these specific court costs. So the authority behind these particular fees comes from the Supreme Court.