Honorable Angie Chen Button, Chair, House Committee on Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB4394 by Moody (Relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to prosecute the deceptive trade practice of price gouging during a declared disaster.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Business & Commerce Code relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to file price gouging lawsuits in a declared emergency.
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.