Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3783 by Kacal (Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of obstructing a street, railroad crossing, or public highway.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to modify an offense, punishable by a fine of $100 to $300, of a railway company obstructing a street or crossing for more than 10 minutes and as a result an authorized emergency vehicle is prevented from taking the most direct route to an emergency.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.