Honorable Joe Driver, Chair, House Committee on Law Enforcement
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1765 by Driver (Relating to the responsibility of an employer in relation to a person who drives a commercial motor vehicle; providing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Section 522.072, Transportation Code, to specify that a violation for an employer who knowingly permits a person to drive a commercial motor vehicle under certain circumstances would have committed a Class B misdemeanor offense. It is anticipated that costs related to enforcement activities would be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.