H.B. 1885 78(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


H.B. 1885
By: Goolsby
Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee Report (Unamended)



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Under Section 110.002, of the Family Code a $15 filing fee is established
for several court filings. The list of filings does not include motions
for modification or motions for contempt.  House Bill 1885 would add
language to clarify that a $15 filing fee is required of motions for
modification and motions for contempt filed under the Family Code.   

House Bill 1885 would clarify that clerks are authorized to collect a $15
filing fee for motions for modification and motions for contempt. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or
institution. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 110.002(a), Family Code, that provides that the
clerk of the court may collect a filing fee of $15 in a suit for filing
motions for modification and motions for contempt to the filing fee list. 

SECTION 2.This Act takes effect September 1, 2003. Prospective provisions.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2003.