LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION


April 21, 2023

TO:	Honorable Terry Canales, Chair, House Committee on Transportation

FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board

IN RE:	HB4078 by Geren (relating to motor vehicle franchised dealers and the reimbursement of motor vehicle franchised dealers by manufacturers and distributors for warranty, recall, and preparation and delivery work.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend provisions of Occupations Code, Chapter 2301, relating to compensation owed to a motor vehicle dealer for certain warranty, recall, preparation, and delivery work. The bill would establish a process for manufacturers, distributors, and dealers to dispute a dealer's compensation claims.

Based on the information provided by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, it is assumed implementation of the bill would not result in a significant fiscal impact to the State.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

608 Department of Motor Vehicles

LBB Staff:

JMc, AAL, TG