Honorable Wayne Smith, Chair, House Committee On Licensing & Administrative Procedures
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB338 by Guillen (Relating to the court in which a hearing regarding the towing of a motor vehicle may be held.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Occupations Code to add an additional venue option for towing suits. The owner of the towed motor vehicle may request the case be brought in the justice court precinct where the vehicle was towed, as opposed to the precinct where the vehicle storage facility is located.
According to the Office of Court Administration, no additional judicial workload is anticipated; therefore, no significant fiscal impact to the courts is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council