LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 2, 2007

TO:	Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on Civil Practices
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB3029 by Frost (Relating to allocation of responsibility for damages arising out of the sale or service of alcoholic beverages.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code relating to allocation of responsibility for damages arising out of the sale or service of alcoholic beverages. The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code, Chapter 2 which states a provider of alcoholic beverages is jointly and severally liable for damages under this chapter. This bill would take effect September 1, 2007.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission anticipates no significant fiscal impact on the department from the implementation of this bill. 

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission

LBB Staff:

JOB, MN, GG, LG