Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1782 by Bonnen, Greg (Relating to protective orders against certain persons who are convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for an offense involving family violence.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code, regarding protective orders for a child, adding a presumption that family violence has occurred and is likely to occur in the future under the following circumstances: the respondent has previously been convicted or placed on deferred adjudication for certain offenses against the child; the respondent's parental rights have been terminated; and the respondent is seeking contact with the child. 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