Honorable Joe Deshotel, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1571 by Thompson (Relating to actions in a justice court regarding the repair of residential rental property.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Property Code to authorize a justice court to order repairs under Section 92.0563(a)(1) and to require a justice court to conduct a hearing on a request for judicial remedy for repair of a residential rental property within a certain time frame.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.