Honorable Brandon Creighton, Chair, House Committee on State Sovereignty, Select
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1240 by Zedler (Relating to the application of foreign and international laws and doctrines in this state.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to prohibit a court, an arbitrator or an administrative adjudicator from using foreign or international law or doctrine as a basis for a ruling or decision, including a prior ruling or decision on foreign or international law.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council