LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 18, 2011 TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2425 by Thompson (Relating to notice to the attorney general of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas statutes.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code and require a notice to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas Statutes. The bill would also preclude a court from holding a state statute unconstitutional before the 45th day after the notice is served on the OAG. It is anticipated that any additional costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, JT, JM
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 18, 2011
TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2425 by Thompson (Relating to notice to the attorney general of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas statutes.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2425 by Thompson (Relating to notice to the attorney general of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas statutes.), As Engrossed
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
HB2425 by Thompson (Relating to notice to the attorney general of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas statutes.), As Engrossed
HB2425 by Thompson (Relating to notice to the attorney general of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas statutes.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code and require a notice to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas Statutes. The bill would also preclude a court from holding a state statute unconstitutional before the 45th day after the notice is served on the OAG. It is anticipated that any additional costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General
LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, JT, JM
JOB, KJG, JT, JM