Honorable Jim Jackson, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2471 by Phillips (Relating to limiting the civil liability of certain persons who obtain or provide medical care and treatment for certain animals.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would add Chapter 92 to the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to establish limitations for civil liability for an animal control agency or an employee of an animal control agency who provides medical care and treatment for certain animals that resulted in an injury to the animal from an act or omission while acting in good faith.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.