LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 10, 2005

TO:	Honorable Will Hartnett, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2082 by Chisum (Relating to the responsibilities of certain county officials for selection of a jury source.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would authorize a county commissioners court to require the county auditor to prepare a report regarding estimated county expenses associated with obtaining and maintaining each of the jury sources for use in reconstituting the county's jury wheel and other relevant considerations. If the county does not have a county auditor, the commissioners court would be authorized to employ an independent certified public accountant to prepare a jury source report. The bill would establish the procedures related to requiring a report be prepared, for the preparation, and for the use of the report.

The bill would take effect September 1, 2005.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

JOB, DLBa