LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session March 19, 2001 TO: Honorable Fred M. Bosse, Chair, House Committee on Civil Practices FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB978 by Eiland (Relating to the appeal of certain orders, judgments, and decrees.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to provide for instances when a motion for summary judgment, special appearance or plea to the jurisdiction is not subject to an automatic stay. The bill would further provide that parties must agree to an order for interlocutory appeal in a civil action. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, TB