LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 22, 2013 TO: Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2321 by Parker (Relating to standing for certain foster parents to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 102 of the Family Code, as it relates to standing for certain foster parents to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. The bill would permit a foster parent to file suit at an earlier date if the child in their care has been removed from the child's home more than once. According to analysis provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Office of Court Administration, the provisions of the bill could be implemented 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, 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, CL, NB, VJC LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 22, 2013 TO: Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2321 by Parker (Relating to standing for certain foster parents to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2321 by Parker (Relating to standing for certain foster parents to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Introduced Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2321 by Parker (Relating to standing for certain foster parents to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Introduced HB2321 by Parker (Relating to standing for certain foster parents to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 102 of the Family Code, as it relates to standing for certain foster parents to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. The bill would permit a foster parent to file suit at an earlier date if the child in their care has been removed from the child's home more than once. According to analysis provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Office of Court Administration, the provisions of the bill could be implemented 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, 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, CL, NB, VJC UP, CL, NB, VJC