Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2020 by González, Jessica (Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to provide that a person may recover reasonable attorney's fees from an organization as defined by Business Organizations Code Section 1.002, the state, or an agency or institution of the state if the claim is for certain claims.
Based on information provided by the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated as a result from implementing the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.