LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 17, 2017 TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2457 by Meyer (Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to allow a person to recover attorney's fees from an individual, a corporation, or any other business organization recognized by Texas law. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing 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, GDz LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 17, 2017 TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2457 by Meyer (Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.), As Introduced TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2457 by Meyer (Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.), 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 HB2457 by Meyer (Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.), As Introduced HB2457 by Meyer (Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.), 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 Civil Practice and Remedies Code to allow a person to recover attorney's fees from an individual, a corporation, or any other business organization recognized by Texas law. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing 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, GDz UP, LBO, GDz