Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1480 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to a writ of mandamus by a court of appeals against an associate judge in certain cases.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to authorize a court of appeals to issue a writ of mandamus against an associate judge of a district or county court appointed under Chapter 201 of the Family Code if that associate judge was appointed by a judge within the court of appeal's district. 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