LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 4, 2007

TO:	Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1623 by Phillips (Relating to certain penalties and fees imposed for operating a motor vehicle or vessel in violation of law.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Transportation Code to add to the offenses for which a court would be authorized to dismiss a charge when certain conditions are met and the defendant pays an administrative fee not to exceed $10.

Local Government Impact

The revenue gain experienced would vary by court, depending on how many applicable cases are dismissed; however, no significant fiscal implication is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

304 Comptroller of Public Accounts

LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, DB