Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2902 by Thompson, Ed (Relating to lost, damaged, or overdue county library property; authorizing fines; authorizing a civil penalty.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Local Government Code to authorize a commissioners court to establish reasonable fines and regulations related to lost, damaged, or overdue library property. A person who violates a regulation would be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $100. A county could bring suit in a district or county court to recover a civil penalty.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.