LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 30, 2007

TO:	Honorable Kino Flores, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1248 by Taylor (Relating to the sale of mixed beverages aboard certain passenger vessels.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend Section 28.13, Alcoholic Beverage Code, to allow the issuance of a permit for mixed beverages to the sole owner or operator of a boat licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard for a scheduled excursion. The boat must carry at least 45 passengers, weigh at least 35 gross tons, and be at least 55 feet long. The home port of the boat would be required to be in an area where the sale of mixed beverages is legal, unless the boat is used for voyages in international waters.

Based on the analysis of the Alcoholic Beverage Commission, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission

LBB Staff:

JOB, JRO, GG, LG, AI