LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 24, 2007

TO:	Honorable David Dewhurst, Lieutenant Governor, Senate
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB228 by Harris (Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including proceedings for the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support; providing a civil penalty.), As Passed 2nd House

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would provide technical corrections, clarifications, and enhancements to the Family Code related to child support. Provisions within the bill would require updates to policies, procedures, and training materials. No significant fiscal impact is anticipated from implementation of provisions of the bill.

The bill would also create or recreate a dedicated account in the General Revenue fund, create or recreate a special or trust fund with or outside the Treasury, or create a dedicated revenue source. As a result, the fund, account, or revenue dedication included in the bill would be subject to funds consolidation review by the current Legislature.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

302 Office of the Attorney General, 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 405 Department of Public Safety, 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of, 601 Department of Transportation

LBB Staff:

JOB, MN, MS, JM, KJG