Honorable Oscar Longoria, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1639 by Zaffirini (Relating to prohibitions in connection with ticket sales on an Internet website; providing a civil penalty.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill amends the Business & Commerce to provide prohibitions in connection with event ticket sales or resales on an Internet website. The bill authorizes the Office of the Attorney General to investigate violations and file suits for injunctive relief.
It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using 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, 302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts