Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3891 by Martinez Fischer (Relating to the definition of "governmental unit" for purposes of the Texas Tort Claims Act.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practices and Remedies Code to include in the definition of a governmental unit for purposes of the Texas Tort Claim Act units of political subdivision, including municipally owned water utilities. 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