Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB948 by Kolkhorst (Relating to certain information provided to prospective adoptive parents by the Department of Family and Protective Services.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to provide information to prospective adoptive parents regarding the right of a child's sibling to file a suit for access to the child.
According to DFPS, any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.