LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 28, 2003

TO:	Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB913 by Goodman (Relating to the conservatorship of, and the possession of and access to, a child.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would make changes related to child custody and access such as a court may not contravene a jury verdict and questions that a court may not submit to a jury. The bill would largely impact private cases.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:	212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 530 Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
LBB Staff:	JK, GO, VDS, AJ