Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1612 by Romero, Jr. (Relating to the authority of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to offer a civil penalty in lieu of suspending a permit or license.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code to add to the list of circumstances under which the commission or administrator may not authorize a civil penalty in lieu of suspending a permit or license. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission indicates that any costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.