LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 22, 2003

TO:	Honorable Harold V. Dutton, Jr., Chair, House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1689 by Phillips (Relating to certain agreements in connection with an adoption order.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would authorize parties to an adoption to enter into a written agreement for limited post-adoption contact with the child by a biological parent whose parental rights have been terminated. The Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS) indicates no significant fiscal impact.

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