Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB144 by Raymond (Relating to a mental examination of a child subject to the juvenile justice system.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code to add chemical dependency to the reasons why a juvenile court may order a child to be examined by a mental health professional. The Juvenile Justice Department has determined that the bill would not result in a significant fiscal impact to the State. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2013.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.