LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 22, 2013

TO:	Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB3142 by Bell (Relating to handguns used to demonstrate proficiency in handgun use for purposes of obtaining a concealed handgun license.), As Passed 2nd House

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code, Government Code, Parks and Wildlife Code, and Penal Code as they relate to requiring an applicant to demonstrate handgun proficiency prior to the issuance of a concealed handgun license. The bill would remove the distinction of a specific category of concealed handgun license.

The bill would also amend the Local Government Code to include air guns in certain rules pertaining to local government firearm regulation.

It is assumed that the costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in each house. Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2013.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 405 Department of Public Safety, 407 Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education, 458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission

LBB Staff:

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