LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 16, 2009

TO:	Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB776 by Averitt (Relating to regulating the collection or solicitation of donated goods subsequently sold by for-profit entities or individuals; providing a civil penalty.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Business and Commerce Code and regulate the collection or solicitation of donated goods subsequently sold by for-profit entities or individuals. It is assumed that any additional costs associated with implementation of the bill could be absorbed with current appropriations.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts

LBB Staff:

JOB, JM, JRO