Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1317 by Whitmire (Relating to persons authorized to perform a marriage ceremony.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code to authorize certain retired judges or magistrates to perform marriage ceremonies. It is not anticipated that the bill would result in any significant fiscal impact to the court system. 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