LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session March 13, 2001 TO: Honorable Fred M. Bosse, Chair, House Committee on Civil Practices FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1335 by Wilson (Relating to the liability of school districts and school district employees for certain conduct of employees that come in contact with students.), As Introduced ************************************************************************** * No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** Local Government Impact The bill would increase the liability of school districts under certain conditions in which a student under 18 years of age is the victim of sexual misconduct by a district employee. School districts could therefore incur costs associated with litigation pursuant to this new provision. Source Agencies: 701 Texas Education Agency LBB Staff: JK, TB, UP