Honorable Jim Jackson, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2437 by Sheets (Relating to an award of litigation costs after the rejection of certain settlement offers.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to require a court, upon request, to conduct a hearing for an award of litigation costs. The bill also would require litigation costs awarded to a defendant not to exceed the amount of a defendant's most recent settlement offer.
According to the Office of Court Administration (OCA), although the court would be required to hold a hearing upon request, the provisions would not appreciably increase the court's time; therefore, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council