Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB223 by Watson (Relating to designation of certain vehicles of the Texas Division of Emergency Management as authorized emergency vehicles.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to designate certain vehicles of the Texas Division of Emergency Management as authorized emergency vehicles. The agency estimates 45 vehicles would be designated as authorized emergency vehicles. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2013.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.