LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 7, 2003

TO:	Honorable Helen Giddings, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB235 by Fraser (Relating to a receipt or other document issued for payment by credit or debit card; providing a civil penalty.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill may result in new complaints, investigations and cases by the Office of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.  However, it is projected that this increase can be absorbed by current resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:	302 Office of the Attorney General, 466 Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
LBB Staff:	JK, JRO, RT, RB