Honorable Chris Harris, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB785 by Harris (Relating to the termination of the parent-child relationship and the duty to pay child support in circumstances involving mistaken paternity.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code and allow the termination of a child support order based on the results of genetic testing that excludes the obligor as the child’s genetic father. The bill would result in revision of policies and procedures within the child support program at the Office of the Attorney General. 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