LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 23, 2009

TO:	Honorable Tommy Merritt, Chair, House Committee on Public Safety
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB777 by Ogden (Relating to statistical information on the prosecution of certain offenses relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would add Government Code, Section 411.049 which would require the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to compile, maintain, and report statistical information on the prosecution of certain offenses relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2009.

The Department of Public Safety anticipates no significant fiscal impact to the agency from implementing the provisions of the bill.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

405 Department of Public Safety

LBB Staff:

JOB, ESi, GG, LG, TP