LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 13, 2003

TO:
Honorable Steve Ogden, Chair, Senate Committee on Infrastructure Development and Security
 
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB1699 by Kuempel (Relating to the liability of certain highway, road, and street contractors.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would relieve a highway contractor of liability for torts arising from construction or repair if the contractor was in substantial compliance with all contract documents for construction, repair or maintenance.

The Department of Transportation indicates the bill would not have a cost to the state.


Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
601 Department of Transportation
LBB Staff:
JK, RR, GO, RT