Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1755 by Neave (Relating to jury summons questionnaires.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to provide that written jury summons may include the electronic address of the court's Internet website from which the juror questionnaire may be easily printed. 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:
405 Department of Public Safety, 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council