Supplement: TX HB1162 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Fiscal Note (Introduced)
For additional supplements on Texas HB1162 please see the Bill Drafting List
Bill Title: Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
Status: 2021-04-14 - Left pending in committee [HB1162 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HB1162-Fiscal_Note_Introduced_.html
Bill Title: Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
Status: 2021-04-14 - Left pending in committee [HB1162 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HB1162-Fiscal_Note_Introduced_.html
| TO: |
Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
| FROM: |
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
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| IN RE: |
HB1162 by Murr (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 provide that a person may recover attorney's fees, in addition to the amount of a valid claim and costs, from an individual or corporation if the person is the prevailing party in certain claims.
Based on information provided by the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated as a result from implementing the provisions of the bill.
Based on information provided by the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated as a result from implementing the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
| Source Agencies: | 212 Office of Court Admin |
| LBB Staff: | JMc, SLE, BH |
