Honorable Jim Jackson, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1780 by Price (Relating to exemptions from jury service.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to authorize an exemption from serving as a petit juror if the person is an officer or employee of the senate, house of representatives, or any department, commission, board, office, or other agency in the legislative branch of state government required to appear during a regular or special legislative session.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council