LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 20, 2011

TO:	Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
FROM:	John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB191 by Walle (Relating to the regulation of automobile wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties.), As Engrossed

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Transportation Code to modify the distances automobile wrecking and salvage yards can be established from an existing church, school, or residence from 300 to 600 feet. A violation of the requirements would be a Class C offense plus a civil penalty.

Local Government Impact

Costs associated with enforcement and revenue gain from fines imposed and collected would vary depending on the number of offenses, but are not anticipated to have a significant fiscal implication.

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LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, TP