LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 17, 2005

TO:	Honorable Robert Talton, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1820 by Otto (Relating to the requirements for reporting certain information to the attorney general.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Local Government Code and the Tax Code to remove requirements that police department chiefs or fire department chiefs must file certain reports with the Office of Attorney General (OAG). The bill would also repeal Chapter 2111, Government Code, which requires state agencies to file an annual report with the OAG regarding each technological innovation developed by the agency that has potential commercial application, is proprietary, or could be protected under intellectual property laws.

The bill would take effect immediately if it receives the required two-thirds vote in each house; otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2005.

The savings from reduced administrative responsibilities for the OAG, other state agencies, and local police and fire departments would be insignificant.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

302 Office of the Attorney General

LBB Staff:

JOB, DLBa