Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2747 by Landgraf (Relating to qualifications to serve as a petit juror.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to require United States citizenship, and state and county residency as qualifications for jury service. 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