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:
HB1910 by Dean (Relating to consideration of a child's gender identity or expression in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and other proceedings involving children.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code relating to a child's gender identity or expression in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and other proceedings involving children. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and the Department of Family and Protective Services, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources.
The provisions of the bill would apply to suits filed on or after 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, 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of