FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATURE 1st CALLED SESSION - 2017
July 26, 2017
TO:
Honorable Geanie W. Morrison, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB117 by Uresti, Tomas (Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code relating to the use of wireless communication devices while operating a motor vehicle.
It is assumed any costs to the state to implement the provisions of the bill can be absorbed with existing resources.
The bill would repeal Section 545.424 (a), (b), (f), and (g); Section 545.425, and Section 545.4252 of the Transportation Code effective September 1, 2017.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2017 if the bill receives a two-thirds vote in each house; otherwise the bill would take effect on the 91st day after the last day of legislative session.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Municipal League and the Texas Association of Counties, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated to units of local government.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation