Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3293 by Schofield (Relating to the certificate of merit required for certain civil actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to provide that the affidavit of certain third-party professionals (required to be filed with a claimant's complaint in an action or arbitration for damages arising out of certain services) must set forth certain facts sufficient to establish the affiant's familiarity or experience with the relevant practice area such that the affiant's qualifications are established. The bill would require the affiant to submit certain additional material.
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.