Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1012 by Dutton (Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve certain personal property.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Property Code to require that a person applying for a writ authorizing entry to a former residence to retrieve personal property must apply to, if applicable, the court that has jurisdiction over a pending suit under the Family Code or which has jurisdiction over a divorce decree or annulment. For all other cases, the bill would require application to a justice court.
Based on information provided by the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated as a result from implementing the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.