LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session May 11, 2001 TO: Honorable Royce West, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1823 by Howard (Relating to damages in an action for interception of communications.), As Engrossed ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** The bill would increase the amount of statutory damages available in actions for the interception of communications. The bill would provide for statutory damages in an amount of $10,000 for each occurrence and actual damages in excess of $10,000. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, TB