Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1338 by Leibowitz (Relating to certain civil actions against persons who file complaints with governmental agencies or quasi-governmental entities.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code relating to certain civil actions against persons who file complaints with governmental agencies or quasi-governmental entities. The bill would create a new civil cause of action against persons who file complaints with governmental agencies. To the extent the bill would amend civil procedures, no significant increase in judicial workloads or fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council