Honorable Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor, Senate
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB735 by Fraser (Relating to discovery of evidence of the net worth of a defendant in connection with a claim for exemplary damages. ), As Passed 2nd House
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code regarding the discovery of evidence of the net worth of a defendant in connection with a claim for exemplary damages. 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 in the court system.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council