LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 17, 2009

TO:	Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB4523 by Phillips (Relating to certain requirements for sunscreening devices that are placed on or attached to a motor vehicle; providing a penalty.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Transportation Code to require that a sunscreening device placed on or attached to a windshield or a side or rear window of a motor vehicle must include a statement that the device allows light transmission consistent with applicable statute. A person in the business of placing or attaching material that alters the color or reduces the light transmission to the windshield or windows would commit a misdemeanor offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 if the business does not install a label containing the required information.

Costs associated with enforcing the requirements could be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain would depend on the number of offenses committed and the level of fine levied.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

405 Department of Public Safety

LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, DB