LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 13, 2009

TO:	Honorable Todd Smith, Chair, House Committee on Elections
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB3445 by Anchia (Relating to requirements governing the registration of lobbyists and authorized activities of certain registrants.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend statute regarding the individuals with the Texas Ethics Commission. The Ethics Commission indicates that any additional cost associated with the implementation of the bill could be absorbed within existing state resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

356 Texas Ethics Commission

LBB Staff:

JOB, TP, JM