Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB4623 by Little (Relating to liability of public schools and professional school employees for certain injuries to students.), As Introduced
The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined due to lack of data.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to create an additional remedy for those aggrieved by injuries to students at public schools and open-enrollment charter schools.
The Office of Court Administration indicates that the effect on court dockets or any fiscal impact on the state court system cannot be determined due to lack of data
Local Government Impact
Certain public schools against whom a claimant prevails in an action may incur costs for awarded damages, court costs, and fees.