Honorable Joe Moody, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2680 by Canales (Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to require the Office of Court Administration to create nine standardized forms to be used for certain waivers and acknowledgements in criminal actions. 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