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LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 20, 2023
TO:
Honorable Harold V. Dutton, Jr., Chair, House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB956 by Dutton (Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
The fiscal implication to units of local government cannot be determined. According to the analysis provided by the Office of Court Administration, local courts may see an increase in filings by grandparents seeking possession and access of a grandchild potentially resulting in increased court hearings and work required by court personnel.
Additionally, the appointment of a guardian ad litem may result in additional county expenditures to pay for the cost of the guardian ad litem in cases where parties are not able to pay for the expense.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council