Honorable Harold V. Dutton, Jr., Chair, House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB712 by Hinojosa (Relating to the duration of certain protective orders against family violence.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code to authorize a court to render a protective order that exceeds two years if the court finds that the person who is the subject of the protective order committed a felony offense involving family violence against the applicant or a member of the applicant's family or household, regardless of if that person has been charged with or convicted of the offense. 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