Honorable Bill Ratliff, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB736 by Denny (Relating to use of the internal mail system of a governmental agency to deliver political advertising; providing a criminal penalty.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 255 of the Election code by adding a section that would create a criminal penalty for using the internal mail system of a governmental agency to deliver political advertising. The Secretary of State and Ethics Commission indicate that implementation of the bill would not have a fiscal impact to their operations.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
307 Secretary of State, 356 Texas Ethics Commission