Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2975 by Martinez, "Mando" (Relating to speed limits; amending provisions subject to a general criminal penalty.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code relating to speed limits. The bill would allow the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to alter speed limits without having to be presented to the Transportation Commission for approval. The department's Executive Director or Deputy Executive Director would have the authority to approve all speed limits currently authorized by the Commission.
Based on information provided by TxDOT, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation