Honorable Jim Jackson, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2367 by Parker (Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study certain parental rights relating to possession of or access to the parent's child.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
This bill creates the "Parental Rights Advisory Panel" consisting of nine appointed members to study and provide recommendations to the legislature regarding certain issues pertaining to possession of or access to a child by a parent. The study would be due no later than December 31, 2011. The bill specifically prohibits reimbursement of expenses or compensation for panel members. Consequently, no fiscal impact is anticipated. The bill would take immediate effect if the bill receives two-thirds the vote of all members in both houses. Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2011.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 301 Office of the Governor, 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of