Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2946 by Phillips (Relating to certain laws governing the intersections of railroad tracks and public roadways.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would repeal provisions in the Transportation Code governing railroad and public roadway crossings, including a provision requiring the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to maintain a toll-free telephone service to receive reports of malfunctioning mechanical safety devices at railroad crossings.
Based on the information provided by DPS and the Department of Transportation, it is assumed the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant fiscal impact to the state.
Local Government Impact
There could be some loss of revenue from the repealing of certain offenses under the provisions of the bill, however the revenue loss is not expected to be significant.
Source Agencies:
405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation