Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2259 by Smith (Relating to uncollectible fees and costs in criminal actions and proceedings.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to extend an existing authorization for certain courts to forgive outstanding fees or court costs in certain cases to statewide effect.
According to the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
According to the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to local courts is anticipated.
According to the Texas Association Counties, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated.
According to the Texas Municipal League, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council