LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 6, 2021 TO: Honorable James B. Frank, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB135 by Minjarez (Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's right to record an investigative interview.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to inform the alleged perpetrator that they may record the interview and the recording may be subject to subpoena. In addition, the bill would require DFPS to document the notice. It is assumed that the provisions of the bill relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's right to record an investigative interview could be absorbed using existing resources.The bill would take effect September 1, 2021. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Admin, 530 Family & Protective Services LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AKi, JLi, AN
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 6, 2021
TO: Honorable James B. Frank, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB135 by Minjarez (Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's right to record an investigative interview.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable James B. Frank, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB135 by Minjarez (Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's right to record an investigative interview.), As Introduced
Honorable James B. Frank, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
Honorable James B. Frank, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB135 by Minjarez (Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's right to record an investigative interview.), As Introduced
HB135 by Minjarez (Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's right to record an investigative interview.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to inform the alleged perpetrator that they may record the interview and the recording may be subject to subpoena. In addition, the bill would require DFPS to document the notice. It is assumed that the provisions of the bill relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's right to record an investigative interview could be absorbed using existing resources.The bill would take effect September 1, 2021.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Admin, 530 Family & Protective Services
212 Office of Court Admin, 530 Family & Protective Services
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AKi, JLi, AN
JMc, AKi, JLi, AN