Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB36 by Ortega (Relating to expedited proceedings in cases involving dangerously damaged or deteriorated or substandard buildings or improvements in a municipality.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to allow a person to appeal an interlocutory order if the court denied a motion filed by a governmental entity in actions related to dangerously damaged or deteriorated structures or improvements. The bill would also amend the Local Government Code to require courts to expedite proceedings related to a suit brought for enforcement of an ordinance relating to dangerously damaged or deteriorated structures or improvements. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using 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