Honorable Joe Deshotel, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2577 by Guillen (Relating to a right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of certain sex offenses or domestic violence; providing a penalty.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Property Code and allow a tenant under certain conditions to terminate a lease without liability prior to the end of the lease term. The office of the Attorney General indicates that any additional costs associated with implementation of the bill could be absorbed within existing state resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.