Honorable John Kuempel, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB371 by Watson (Relating to the grounds for refusal, cancellation, or suspension of certain alcoholic beverage licenses.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code to eliminate certain provisions under which a county judge may refuse to approve an application and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission may suspend certain licenses. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reports the costs to implement the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.