Honorable Burt R. Solomons, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3325 by Hughes (Relating to advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code regarding court procedures, appeals, filing fees, and court costs related to advanced directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients. The bill would prohibit assessing a filing fee or court cost for any proceeding in a trial or appellate court under Section 166.0465, added by the bill.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council