Honorable Royce West, Chair, Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2647 by Kent (Relating to the quasi-judicial enforcement of certain health and safety ordinances.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Local Government Code to authorize enforcement of certain health and safety ordinances in the same manner as a municipality enforces certain regulations of housing and other structures.
Local Government Impact
The fiscal impact would depend on the number of violations to be enforced; however, the statutes under which enforcement may occur include provisions related to collecting a bond or other financial guaranty or to assess expenses on a lien against non-homestead property. Therefore, associated costs of enforcement may be offset to a certain extent by imposition of a bond, other financial guaranty, or assessment.