LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session February 16, 2001 TO: Honorable Toby Goodman, Chair, House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1245 by Goodman (Relating to the relationship between separate and community property during a marriage.), As Introduced ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** The bill would provide for claims for economic contributions to a marital estate which replaces current law which provides for claims for enhancement in value due to financial contribution of community property. Court resources currently accommodate these similar cases; thus, claims under the new provisions could be reasonably accommodated by existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, JC, AJ, DB