TO: | Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation |
FROM: | Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board |
IN RE: | HB2691 by Elkins (Relating to audible warning devices on motor vehicles.), As Introduced |
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to limit the sound emission of a vehicle warning device, including a horn, to a decibel level set by the Department of Public Safety. It is assumed the costs associated with implementing this provision could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would take effect September 1, 2013.
Source Agencies: | 405 Department of Public Safety
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LBB Staff: | UP, AG, AI, JAW
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