Honorable David Swinford, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1965 by Hartnett (Relating to the grounds for a divorce and the division of property in a decree of divorce.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill amends the Family Code as it relates to grounds for divorce and the division of property. The bill removes the permissive language from the statute and directs the court as to how to divide the property in question during divorce proceedings if such grounds are present.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council