LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 16, 2021

TO:	Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB167 by Ortega (Relating to common and public nuisances.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to allow a court to under certain circumstances issue a temporary restraining order without a formal hearing in a suit to abate certain public nuisances. The bill would also allow, rather than require, a municipality to create a nuisance abatement fund in its treasury.

Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and the Secretary of State, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the bill could be accomplished utilizing available resources. In addition, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated with the implementation of the bill.

Local Government Impact

The Texas Municipal League does not anticipate a fiscal implication to cities.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Admin, 307 Secretary of State

LBB Staff:

JMc, SLE, MW, BH, AF, GP