Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3394 by Metcalf (Relating to determining the incapacity of a proposed guardian or guardian.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Estates Code to create a procedure for a court on its own motion or on the written application of an interested person to order an investigation into the incapacity of a proposed guardian or a guardian.
Based on information provided by the Office of Court Administration, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. In addition, 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.