LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 14, 2003

TO:	Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1473 by Hartnett (Relating to probate matters.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Texas Probate Code affecting several probate issues, including jurisdiction over probate proceedings. The bill would take effect September 1, 2003.

A shift in caseload in various courts would likely occur, but the fiscal impact is not expected to be significant.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council

LBB Staff:

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