LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 17, 2007

TO:	Honorable David Dewhurst, Lieutenant Governor, Senate
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB763 by Duncan (Relating to the affidavit required to prove expenses in a civil action.), As Passed 2nd House

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Under the provisions of the bill, a party, or party's attorney offering an affidavit in evidence required to prove expense in a civil action, would no longer be required to file the affidavit with the clerk of the court. The bill would also amend statute relating to the disclosure of a social security number or drivers license number in the records or pleadings of the court in a civil action. 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

LBB Staff:

JOB, MN, SD