LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 5, 2017 TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB37 by Zaffirini (Relating to the requirement to obtain certification for attorneys representing persons in guardianship proceedings.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Estates Code to require an attorney representing any person's interest in a guardianship proceeding be certified by the State Bar, or an entity designated by the State Bar, and to successfully complete a course of study in guardianship law and procedure. 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, AG, MW, GDz
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 5, 2017
TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB37 by Zaffirini (Relating to the requirement to obtain certification for attorneys representing persons in guardianship proceedings.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB37 by Zaffirini (Relating to the requirement to obtain certification for attorneys representing persons in guardianship proceedings.), As Engrossed
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
SB37 by Zaffirini (Relating to the requirement to obtain certification for attorneys representing persons in guardianship proceedings.), As Engrossed
SB37 by Zaffirini (Relating to the requirement to obtain certification for attorneys representing persons in guardianship proceedings.), As Engrossed
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 to require an attorney representing any person's interest in a guardianship proceeding be certified by the State Bar, or an entity designated by the State Bar, and to successfully complete a course of study in guardianship law and procedure. 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, AG, MW, GDz
UP, LBO, AG, MW, GDz