TO: | Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
FROM: | John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board |
IN RE: | HB2149 by Lewis (Relating to the liability of public servants of certain governmental units for property damage.), As Introduced |
According to the Texas Association of Counties, while some counties may experience a slight negative fiscal impact, the provisions of the bill are not anticipated to create a significant fiscal impact on counties.
According to the Texas Municipal League, the lower amount of liability damages for a public official could result in a reduction of insurance costs, the fiscal impact to cities is not anticipated to be significant.
Source Agencies: | 302 Office of the Attorney General
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LBB Staff: | JOB, MN, JM, TP
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