Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2086 by Morales, Eddie (Relating to appeals from an interlocutory order denying a motion for summary judgment by certain contractors.), As Engrossed
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 appeal the interlocutory order from certain courts that denies a motion for summary judgment filed by a contractor based on Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 97.002 (limit on liability of certain highway, road, and street contractors).
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.