Honorable Jim Jackson, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil 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.), As Introduced
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.