Honorable Harold V. Dutton, Jr., Chair, House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2351 by Raymond (Relating to a release of a child support lien.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill amends the Family Code to make clear that a release is mandatory if the claimant has executed a satisfaction of judgment for the amounts otherwise owed. The bill would require a release of lien to be delivered to the IV-D agency (even if not involved in the suit affecting the parent child relationship) and requires that the release "specifically state the amount of child support that was paid by the obligor on or before the date the release is signed, and indicate whether that amount is inclusive or exclusive of interest." The Office of the Attorney General does not anticipate any cost associated with this bill.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.