LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 29, 2003

TO:	Honorable Joe Nixon, Chair, House Committee on Civil Practices
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB842 by Howard (Relating to limiting the liability of a person for certain damages arising out of the person's use of force.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 83 to limit the liability of a person for certain damages arising out of the person's use of force.  The bill would preclude liability for personal injury or death arising out of a person’s use of force provided such use of force is justified under Chapter 9 of the Penal Code. The bill would take effect September 1, 2003.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:	212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General
LBB Staff:	JK, GO, VDS, TB