LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 7, 2009 TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1201 by Carona (Relating to an affidavit required to be filed in a cause of action against certain licensed or registered professionals.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would re-enact Subsection (a) of Section 150.002 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and would add Subsection (a-1). The bill would require an affidavit of a third-party licensed architect, registered professional land surveyor, or licensed professional engineer to be filed in actions and arbitrations alleging professional negligence by a licensed or registered professional. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, TP, SD
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 7, 2009
TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1201 by Carona (Relating to an affidavit required to be filed in a cause of action against certain licensed or registered professionals.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB1201 by Carona (Relating to an affidavit required to be filed in a cause of action against certain licensed or registered professionals.), As Introduced
Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB1201 by Carona (Relating to an affidavit required to be filed in a cause of action against certain licensed or registered professionals.), As Introduced
SB1201 by Carona (Relating to an affidavit required to be filed in a cause of action against certain licensed or registered professionals.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would re-enact Subsection (a) of Section 150.002 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and would add Subsection (a-1). The bill would require an affidavit of a third-party licensed architect, registered professional land surveyor, or licensed professional engineer to be filed in actions and arbitrations alleging professional negligence by a licensed or registered professional. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
LBB Staff: JOB, TP, SD
JOB, TP, SD