Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB843 by Uresti (Relating to protective orders issued against a third party to prevent family or dating violence.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code relating to protective orders issued against a third party to prevent family or dating violence. The bill would expand the definitions of dating violence and family violence in the context of protective orders. To the extent the bill would amend court definitions, the change is not anticipated to increase the workload of the courts. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote by both houses. Otherwise, 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