Honorable Gary Elkins, Chair, House Committee on Government Transparency & Operation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB233 by Rodriguez, Eddie (Relating to the exception of certain information related to the humane disposition by a municipality or county of an animal from required disclosure under the public information law.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code making information about a person confidential who obtains ownership or control of an animal to humanely dispose of the animal.
The bill would take effect immediately if the bill receives a two-thirds vote in each house; otherwise the bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Municipal League, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated.