LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 30, 2003

TO:	Honorable Will Hartnett, Chair, House Committee on Judicial Affairs
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1473 by Hartnett (Relating to probate matters.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted

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:	JK, GO, DLBa