LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
April 19, 2009

TO:
Honorable Patrick M. Rose, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
 
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
SB786 by Nelson (Relating to the protection of children from abuse and neglect.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would require the Department of Family and Protective Services to satisfy the court that certain conditions have been met in order to obtain a temporary restraining order in a suit for the removal of an alleged perpetrator from the home of a child.  The agency indicates any cost to implement provisions of the bill would be minimal and can be absorbed within available resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
530 Family and Protective Services, Department of
LBB Staff:
JOB, CL, NM, LR