Honorable Jim Jackson, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB322 by Hartnett (Relating to the eligibility of a former or retired statutory probate court judge for assignment as a visiting judge.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to reduce the length of time that a retired statutory probate judge would be required to have served as an active judge (from 96 months to 72 months) in order to be eligible for assignment as a visiting judge. According to the Office of Court Administration the bill would not impact the activity of the courts; therefore, the bill would not have any significant fiscal impact.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council