LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 8, 2005

TO:	Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Insurance
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB3385 by Pickett (Relating to training requirements for a technician who installs fire alarm systems in homes and businesses in Texas.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Insurance Code relating to training requirements for a technician who installs fire alarm systems in homes and businesses in Texas.  The Department of Insurance states there may be minimal revenue increase depending on the number of entities that acquire the new license.  The Department of Insurance anticipates any additional work resulting from the passage of the bill could be reasonably absorbed within current resources.

This bill would take effect September 1, 2005.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

411 Commission on Fire Protection, 454 Department of Insurance

LBB Staff:

JOB, JRO, NV