Honorable Chris Harris, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB819 by Harris (Relating to family violence and protective orders.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code relating to family violence and protective orders. The bill would permit a court to enforce a protective order issued by another court and would permit a court to recess a hearing on a temporary ex parte order to contact the respondent by phone.These changes would not have a significant fiscal impact on the courts.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council