Honorable Jeff Wentworth, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB618 by Wentworth (Relating to the jurisdiction of the county, justice, and small claims courts in civil matters.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code by raising from a maximum of $5,000 to a maximum of $10,000 the value of claims in civil matters as the amount dictates jurisdiction of county, justice, and small claims courts to preside over a case.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.