LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 15, 2013

TO:	Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee On Criminal Justice
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB555 by Davis (Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Family Code relating to protective orders regarding pets, companion animals, and assistance animals. The Office of Court Administration does not anticipate any significant fiscal impact from the court system resulting from the bill. The bill would take effect September 1, 2013.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council

LBB Staff:

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