Honorable Jeff Wentworth, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1285 by Eiland (relating to persons authorized to administer an oath in this state.), Committee Report 2nd House, As Amended
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to allow certain individuals to administer an oath in Texas. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house. If the bill does not receive the votes required to pass, the bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.