TO: | Honorable Patrick M. Rose, Chair, House Committee on Human Services |
FROM: | John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board |
IN RE: | SB1062 by Shapiro (Relating to creating an online resource center for individuals handling child abuse and neglect cases.), As Engrossed |
Fiscal Year | Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds |
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2010 | ($250,000) |
2011 | ($250,000) |
2012 | ($250,000) |
2013 | ($250,000) |
2014 | ($250,000) |
Fiscal Year | Probable (Cost) from General Revenue Fund 1 |
---|---|
2010 | ($250,000) |
2011 | ($250,000) |
2012 | ($250,000) |
2013 | ($250,000) |
2014 | ($250,000) |
The bill would amend the Family Code relating to creating an online resource center for judges and attorneys handling child abuse and neglect cases. The bill would require the Office of Court Administration to contract with a qualified entity, as defined, to provide an online resource center for judges and attorneys handling child abuse and neglect cases. The bill would require the online resource center to include an e-mail network, a discussion board, a document sharing system and other information materials as defined for judges and attorneys.
The bill would provide that the qualified entity with which the office contracts under this subchapter may obtain funding from private foundations and individuals, from state and federal grants, and from any other source to operate the online resource center. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
Source Agencies: | 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
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LBB Staff: | JOB, CL, ZS, TB, MN
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