Honorable Harold V. Dutton, Jr., Chair, House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2940 by Bolton (Relating to the authority of an associate judge in certain family law proceedings.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code relating to the authority of an associate judge in certain family law proceedings. The bill would allow parties to a proceeding to waive the making of a record, with the consent of the associate judge. To the extent the bill would amend court procedures, no significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would take effect September 1, 2007.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council