Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2923 by Marchant (Relating to jury service.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Government Code, Chapter 62 relating to jury service. The bill would provide for contempt actions for certain persons providing false information relating to jury service. The bill would provide procedures for prospective jurors to request postponement of jury service. The bill would take effect September 1, 2003.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.