LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 11, 2007

TO:	Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1798 by Martinez Fischer (Relating to the criminal consequences of driving a motor vehicle on certain designated right-of-way of a metropolitan rapid transit authority.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend Subchapter C, Chapter 451 of the Transportation Code, to make it a Class C misdemeanor offense to drive a motor vehcile on a designated right-of-way of a metropolitan rapid transit authority that is used in connection with a motor bus rapid transit system. A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500. Enforcement actions may be taken by any peace officer listed in Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure in whose jurisdiction the offense occurs.

The bill would take effect September 1, 2007.

Local Government Impact

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

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LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, DB