TO: | Honorable Mike Krusee, Chair, House Committee on Transportation |
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 Introduced |
The revenue gain experienced would vary by court, depending on how many applicable cases are dismissed. As an example, the Bexar County Budget Office reports that in fiscal year 2005, a total of 7,756 cases regarding proof of financial responsibility were dismissed. Had the $25 fee been applicable at that time, there would have been $116,340 generated in additional revenue for the county and $77,560 generated for the state.
In addition, the Comptroller of Public Accounts reports that, although the total number of dismissals that may occur for compliance is unknown, statistics for municipal courts indicate approximately 440,000 such traffic dismissals per year. Under provisions of the bill, municipalities could see at least a 250 percent increase in administrative fee revenue for compliance dismissals. Statistics for compliance dismissals are not available for other types of state courts.
Source Agencies: | 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts
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LBB Staff: | JOB, KJG, DB
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