| TO: | Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs |
| FROM: | John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board |
| IN RE: | HB1560 by Callegari (Relating to liability of a governmental unit for certain recreational activities.), As Engrossed |
The bill would amend Section 75.002, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, to add paintball use to the list of activities defined as "recreation" for which a governmental entity that owns, operates, or maintains any premise on which the recreational activity occurs must post a warning sign regarding the entity's limited liability.
According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, paintball use is not allowed in state parks; therefore, no fiscal impact to the state is anticipated.
A local governmental entity that owns, operates, or maintains a premise on which paintball use is allowed would incur costs for posting signs. The signs cost on average $250 each.
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
| Source Agencies: | 802 Parks and Wildlife Department
|
| LBB Staff: | JOB, KJG, DB
|