LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 23, 2007

TO:	Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1238 by Ellis (Relating to local regulation of distance requirements for businesses selling alcoholic beverages near certain institutions.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code to authorize a county commissioners court to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages by a dealer within a distance of 300 feet of a homeless shelter or a transitional housing center. The bill would take effect September 1, 2007.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated as a result of establishing and enforcing applicable regulations.

Source Agencies:

458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission

LBB Staff:

JOB, JRO, DB