Honorable Harold V. Dutton, Jr., Chair, House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1966 by Creighton (Relating to certain procedures for cases and orders relating to the Title IV-D agency.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code to expand the types of cases that an associate judge may hear. The bill would also prohibit the inclusion of the return address of a conservator in certain circumstances. The bill would also provide for the automatic confirmation of an agreed child support order in certain circumstances. The Office of the Attorney General and the Office of Court Administration have indicated they could implement the provisions of the bill with 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, 302 Office of the Attorney General