LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session March 14, 2001 TO: Honorable Fred M. Bosse, Chair, House Committee on Civil Practices FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2836 by Dukes (Relating to indemnification in construction contracts.), As Introduced ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code by defining the situations where a covenant, promise, agreement, or understanding to hold harmless or indemnify or defend a person from liability in a construction contract or collateral agreement are void and unenforceable. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, TB