LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 18, 2009

TO:	Honorable Jeff Wentworth, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1151 by Thompson (Relating to temporary orders and orders for modification in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Engrossed

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Family Code relating to a temporary order or orders for modification in a suit affecting parent-child relationships to allow a child 12 years of age or older to express to a court in chambers as defined by the provisions of the bill, a preference of primary residence. While a suit is pending for modifying an order, a court is not permitted to change the designation of the child’s primary residence, unless it is in the best interest of the child. The bill would repeal Section 153.008 of the Family Code.

The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

JOB, MN, TP