Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2717 by Darby (Relating to certain duties, functions, and procedures of county clerks, district clerks, and local registrars.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code, the Local Government Code, and the Health and Safety Code relating to certain duties, functions, and procedures of county clerks, district clerks, and local registrars. The bill would authorize a statutory county court that has concurrent jurisdiction with a district court to collect a court records archive fee of not more than $5 for the filing of a suit as defined by the provisions of the bill.
A clerk would be required to annually complete 20 hours of continuing education during each term of office and within the first 12 months of taking office, including at least one hour of training regarding fraudulent court documents and filings.
A local registrar or a county clerk would be authorized to collect a fee not to exceed $1 for vital statistics training or any other needs to ensure the safety and security of vital statistics records.
The bill would repeal Section 191.030 of the Health and Safety Code.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.