LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 3, 2017 TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1974 by Wray (Relating to durable powers of attorney.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Estates Code as it applies to durable powers of attorney. It would prescribe the form and effect of powers of attorney and would clarify the authority of the agent. The bill would allow the principal to designate multiple agents or successor agents. The bill would create several causes of action related to durable power of attorney. The bill would repeal several sections inconsistent with the terms established in the bill. 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 3, 2017
TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1974 by Wray (Relating to durable powers of attorney.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1974 by Wray (Relating to durable powers of attorney.), 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
HB1974 by Wray (Relating to durable powers of attorney.), As Introduced
HB1974 by Wray (Relating to durable powers of attorney.), 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 Estates Code as it applies to durable powers of attorney. It would prescribe the form and effect of powers of attorney and would clarify the authority of the agent. The bill would allow the principal to designate multiple agents or successor agents. The bill would create several causes of action related to durable power of attorney. The bill would repeal several sections inconsistent with the terms established in the bill. 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