LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
April 9, 2017

TO:
Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
 
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB1744 by Murr (Relating to requiring parties to a probate proceeding who request the assignment of a statutory probate court judge to pay certain costs associated with the assignment.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Government Code related to probate proceedings. If a party to a probate proceeding files a motion for the assignment of a statutory probate court judge and it is granted, the party would be required to reimburse the county for the compensation and expenses paid by the county. The reimbursement would be equally apportioned if there are two or more parties.

The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.

Local Government Impact

According to the Texas Association of Counties, the bill could have a positive revenue impact on counties if the reimbursement for the costs of the appointed judge is granted. 


Source Agencies:
LBB Staff:
UP, LBO, GG, BM