Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1297 by Metcalf (Relating to service of process on institutions and organizations in certain probate proceedings.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Estates Code to require a party who brings a lawsuit to contest or construe a will to serve process on an institution of higher education, a private institution of higher education, or a charitable organization that is a necessary party to the lawsuit.
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.