LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 30, 2009

TO:	Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1389 by Wentworth (Relating to the penalty for the offense of reckless driving.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Transportation Code to enhance the level of punishment for the offense of reckless driving if the offense results in the serious bodily injury or death of an operator or passenger of another motor vehicle.

Costs of enforcement and confinement of an offender and revenue gains from the proposed increase in fines are not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact to the state or units of local government.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, DB