Honorable David Swinford, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB858 by Kolkhorst (Relating to the issuance of a marriage license to applicants who are unable to personally appear before the county clerk.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code regarding when a county clerk may or may not issue a marriage license when both applicants are unable to appear in person. The bill would take effect September 1, 2005 and would apply only to marriage license applications filed on or after that date.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.