Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1189 by Buckingham (Relating to certain deceptive advertising of legal services; imposing civil penalties.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to create a civil cause of action when a person engages in deceptive advertising of legal services. 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.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council