LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 10, 2017

TO:
Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
 
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB1043 by Blanco (Relating to a court order authorizing temporary care of a minor child.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Family Code to allow certain family members of a child, under certain circumstances, to seek temporary care of that child if the child's parents or guardians do not object.  An order authorizing temporary care would be valid for one year and could be renewed for an additional year in certain circumstances.  Such an order would have no effect on the rights of the parent or guardian.  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
LBB Staff:
UP, AG, FR, PBO