LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 11, 2011

TO:	Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1418 by Hughes (Relating to inmate litigation.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to make some wording changes to a statute regarding litigation by inmates. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council

LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, JT, TB, KKR