LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
April 14, 2009

TO:
Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections
 
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB2511 by Smith, Todd (Relating to political contributions to and political expenditures made by or on behalf of candidates, officeholders, and political committees; providing a criminal penalty.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

This bill would amend statute related to political contributions to and political expenditures made by or on behalf of candidates, officeholders, and political committees. It is assumed that any additional cost associated with implementation of the bill could be absorbed in existing resources.


Local Government Impact

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


Source Agencies:
356 Texas Ethics Commission, 701 Central Education Agency
LBB Staff:
JOB, TP, JM