LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 4, 2011

TO:
Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
 
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB1906 by Howard, Donna (Relating to the idling of motor vehicles; providing a criminal penalty.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Water Code to create a Class C misdemeanor offense for violating a rule adopted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality relating to a locally enforced motor vehicle idling limitation. A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500.

Local Government Impact

Costs associated with enforcement and prosecution could likely be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact.


Source Agencies:
582 Commission on Environmental Quality
LBB Staff:
JOB, SZ, TP