Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2425 by Thompson (Relating to notice to the attorney general of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas statutes.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code and require a notice to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas Statutes. The bill would also preclude a court from holding a state statute unconstitutional before the 45th day after the notice is served on the OAG. It is anticipated that any additional costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General