TO: | Honorable Will Hartnett, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary |
FROM: | John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board |
IN RE: | HB3570 by Martinez (Relating to the creation of an additional county court at law in Hidalgo County.), As Introduced |
According to the Hidalgo County Budget Officer, the county would be responsible for the annual salary and benefits of the court's judge and support staff ($390,416). In addition to the annual operating costs for a county court ($24,584), Hidalgo County expects a one-time capital expenditure to renovate the court room ($500,000). Since Hidalgo County's fiscal year begins on January 1, the county would incur a cost of $638,333 for fiscal year 2005, thereafter the cost would be $415,000 annually. It is assumed that the improved case load management brought about by the creation of a new county court could result in higher revenues.
Source Agencies: | 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts
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LBB Staff: | JOB, LB, ZS, ER
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