LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 18, 2009 TO: Honorable Jeff Wentworth, Chair, Senate Committee on 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 Engrossed 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 in chambers as defined by the provisions of the bill, a preference of primary residence. 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 repeal Section 153.008 of the Family Code. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, MN, TP LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 18, 2009 TO: Honorable Jeff Wentworth, Chair, Senate Committee on 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 Engrossed TO: Honorable Jeff Wentworth, Chair, Senate Committee on 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 Engrossed Honorable Jeff Wentworth, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence Honorable Jeff Wentworth, Chair, Senate Committee on 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 Engrossed HB1151 by Thompson (Relating to temporary orders and orders for modification in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Engrossed 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 in chambers as defined by the provisions of the bill, a preference of primary residence. 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 repeal Section 153.008 of the Family Code. 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 in chambers as defined by the provisions of the bill, a preference of primary residence. 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 repeal Section 153.008 of the Family Code. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, MN, TP JOB, MN, TP