Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2691 by Bonnen, Greg (Relating to certain election practices and procedures. ), As Passed 2nd House
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Election Code, Health and Safety Code, and Transportation Code relating to certain election practices and procedures.
The Secretary of State assumes any additional work associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
The bill would take effect on September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
According to Williamson County, the bill could have a significant negative fiscal impact to the county.
El Paso County reports minor fiscal implication relating to printing of new postings at polling sites and print new declarations to be used at the poling sights approximately $2,000. Last election the county opted to mail a flyer to voters about the new ID law at a cost of $50,000.
Hunt, Travis, and Webb Counties estimates no significant fiscal impact.