LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION Revision 1 April 29, 2015 TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2794 by Farney (Relating to a delayed birth certificate; creating a criminal offense.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 192 of the Health and Safety Code as it relates to delayed birthcertificates that are not accepted by the state registrar and would amend the process for courtorders for an individual seeking to establish a record of birth. The bill would amend the Government Code to remove the jurisdiction over these cases from probate court. The Office of Court Administration indicates that implementation of the bill would not result in a significant fiscal impact to the state court system. Local Government Impact A Class A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $4,000, confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year, or both. A Class B misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000, confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days, or both. Costs associated with enforcement, prosecution, and confinement could likely be absorbed with existing resources. Revenue from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact. Source Agencies:212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council LBB Staff: UP, FR, VJC, SS, KVe
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
Revision 1
April 29, 2015
Revision 1
Revision 1
TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2794 by Farney (Relating to a delayed birth certificate; creating a criminal offense.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2794 by Farney (Relating to a delayed birth certificate; creating a criminal offense.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2794 by Farney (Relating to a delayed birth certificate; creating a criminal offense.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
HB2794 by Farney (Relating to a delayed birth certificate; creating a criminal offense.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 192 of the Health and Safety Code as it relates to delayed birthcertificates that are not accepted by the state registrar and would amend the process for courtorders for an individual seeking to establish a record of birth. The bill would amend the Government Code to remove the jurisdiction over these cases from probate court. The Office of Court Administration indicates that implementation of the bill would not result in a significant fiscal impact to the state court system.
Local Government Impact
A Class A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $4,000, confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year, or both. A Class B misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000, confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days, or both. Costs associated with enforcement, prosecution, and confinement could likely be absorbed with existing resources. Revenue from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact.
Source Agencies: 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
LBB Staff: UP, FR, VJC, SS, KVe
UP, FR, VJC, SS, KVe