Honorable Chris Harris, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB586 by Davis (Relating to proof that is acceptable for identifying individuals acknowledging written instruments.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to authorize an officer to accept a current passport issued by a foreign country that the officer deems is satisfactory evidence of the identity of a person. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.