Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1353 by Geren (Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code add a definition for "claimant" that includes a plaintiff, counterclaimant, cross-claimant, or third-party plaintiff seeking recovery of damages from an action caused by a licensed or registered professional.
Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council