LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 19, 2011

TO:	Honorable Larry Taylor, Chair, House Committee on Elections
FROM:	John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2194 by Taylor, Larry (Relating to the conduct and administration of elections.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend sections of the Election Code and Government Code related to the conduct and administration of elections.  The Secretary of State would be required to determine the successfulness of a county’s participation in a countywide polling place program.  It is anticipated that any costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources.  The bill would be effective September 1, 2011.

Local Government Impact

Fiscal impact to local governments would vary by locality depending on whether or not a commissioners court participates in the program; however, costs are not anticipated to be significant.

Source Agencies:

307 Secretary of State

LBB Staff:

JOB, JT, BTA, KKR