LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 24, 2017 TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1951 by Shaheen (Relating to firm names used by licensed attorneys.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code to prohibit any attorney from using a name, letterhead, or other professional designation that is false, misleading, or deceptive. The bill would allow attorneys to practice under a trade name under certain circumstances. The bill would prohibit the Texas Supreme Court from making any rules to the contrary. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using 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 LBB Staff: UP, LBO, PBO
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 24, 2017
TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1951 by Shaheen (Relating to firm names used by licensed attorneys.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1951 by Shaheen (Relating to firm names used by licensed attorneys.), As Introduced
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
HB1951 by Shaheen (Relating to firm names used by licensed attorneys.), As Introduced
HB1951 by Shaheen (Relating to firm names used by licensed attorneys.), As Introduced
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 to prohibit any attorney from using a name, letterhead, or other professional designation that is false, misleading, or deceptive. The bill would allow attorneys to practice under a trade name under certain circumstances. The bill would prohibit the Texas Supreme Court from making any rules to the contrary. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using 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
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
LBB Staff: UP, LBO, PBO
UP, LBO, PBO