LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

February 20, 2009

TO:	Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB52 by Zaffirini (Relating to the penalties for the illegal use of a parking space or area designated specifically for persons with disabilities.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would increase the fines and number of community service hours that could be imposed for illegal use of a parking space or area designated specifically for persons with disabilities.

Revenue gains would depend on the number of offenses cited and the discretion of the judge in imposing the amount of the fine.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, DB