Honorable Harold V. Dutton, Jr., Chair, House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB922 by Krause (Relating to a divorce on the ground of insupportability.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code to allow a court to grant a divorce, without regard to fault, only if both parties in the marriage agree that the marriage has become insupportable because of discord and there is no reasonable expectation of reconciliation. 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.
The bill would take effect on 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