LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 26, 2015 TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2794 by Farney (Relating to a delayed birth certificate; creating a criminal offense.), As Passed 2nd House 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 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, VJC, AG, FR, SS, KVe
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 26, 2015
TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2794 by Farney (Relating to a delayed birth certificate; creating a criminal offense.), As Passed 2nd House
TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2794 by Farney (Relating to a delayed birth certificate; creating a criminal offense.), As Passed 2nd House
Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
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.), As Passed 2nd House
HB2794 by Farney (Relating to a delayed birth certificate; creating a criminal offense.), As Passed 2nd House
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 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, VJC, AG, FR, SS, KVe
UP, VJC, AG, FR, SS, KVe