LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 7, 2003

TO:	Honorable Harold V. Dutton, Jr., Chair, House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2265 by Bonnen (Relating to the filing requirements in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would delete provisions requiring the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (PRS) to file a suit seeking termination of parent-child relationship not later than the 45th day after the date PRS assumes the care, control, and custody of a child. PRS indicates minimal 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, KE, AJ