Honorable Chris Harris, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1111 by Hartnett (Relating to a tenant's failure to pay rent during an appeal of an eviction for nonpayment of rent after filing a pauper's affidavit.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Property Code to establish procedures for appealing a residential eviction suit for failure to pay rent if a tenant files a pauper’s affidavit. A justice court would be required to issue a writ of possession, without hearing, on the filing of a notice of default by the appellee and may be executed immediately. A sheriff or constable would be required to execute the writ as soon as practicable.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.