Honorable Gary Elkins, Chair, House Committee on Government Transparency & Operation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB288 by Canales (Relating to providing certain legislative information on the Internet in Spanish.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government code to require the home page of each house of the legislature that may be viewed by the public on the Internet be made available in both English and Spanish.
Based on the analysis of the House of Representatives and the Senate, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.