LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 27, 2005

TO:	Honorable Mary Denny, Chair, House Committee on Elections
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1555 by Alonzo (Relating to the protection of the rights of Texas voters without regard to race, color, ethnicity, or membership in a language minority group.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would create a cause of action for the dilution of voting rights on account of race, color, ethnicity, or membership in a language minority group. 

Local Government Impact

Costs to district courts to implement the provisions of the bill would depend upon the number of cases filed.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council

LBB Staff:

JOB, WP, LB, KJG