Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB765 by Wu (Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Civil Practice and Remedies Code to change the liability limit on claims brought under the Texas Medical Liability Act to make the liability limit a variable function of the consumer price index. 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.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house, or September 1, 2019.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council