LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 20, 2009

TO:	Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB835 by Miller, Sid (Relating to requiring a candidate for public office to provide proof of citizenship.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would require all candidates to provide either a certified copy of a birth certificate or other proof of U.S. citizenship when applying for a place on the ballot.  The bill would be effective September 1, 2009.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

307 Secretary of State

LBB Staff:

JOB, TP, BTA