Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB116 by Dutton (Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would prohibit a court from ordering the terminalization of a parent-child relationship if the parent fails to comply with the provisions of certain court orders.
It is assumed any costs to the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Office of Court Administration could be absorbed within existing appropriations.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of