LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 10, 2009 TO: Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1151 by Thompson (Relating to temporary orders and orders for modification in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Family Code relating to a temporary order or orders for modification in a suit affecting parent-child relationships to allow a child 12 years of age or older to express to a court a preference of primary. While a suit is pending for modifying an order, a court is not permitted to change the designation of the childs primary residence, unless it is in the best interest of the child. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council LBB Staff: JOB, MN, SD, TP
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 10, 2009
TO: Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1151 by Thompson (Relating to temporary orders and orders for modification in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1151 by Thompson (Relating to temporary orders and orders for modification in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Introduced
Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB1151 by Thompson (Relating to temporary orders and orders for modification in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Introduced
HB1151 by Thompson (Relating to temporary orders and orders for modification in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Family Code relating to a temporary order or orders for modification in a suit affecting parent-child relationships to allow a child 12 years of age or older to express to a court a preference of primary. While a suit is pending for modifying an order, a court is not permitted to change the designation of the childs primary residence, unless it is in the best interest of the child. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
The bill would amend the Family Code relating to a temporary order or orders for modification in a suit affecting parent-child relationships to allow a child 12 years of age or older to express to a court a preference of primary. While a suit is pending for modifying an order, a court is not permitted to change the designation of the childs primary residence, unless it is in the best interest of the child.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
LBB Staff: JOB, MN, SD, TP
JOB, MN, SD, TP