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LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 15, 2021
TO:
Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB853 by Cook (Relating to orders for possession of and access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code to expand the factors a court must consider in rendering an order for possession of a child less than three years old. The bill would also permit a court to render an order for periods of possession of a child less than three years of age based on the agreement of the parties if the agreement is in the best interest of the child.
According to the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.