Honorable Rafael Anchia, Chair, House Committee on International Relations & Economic Development
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1720 by Blanco (Relating to a study on the benefits of using certain motor vehicle technologies to alleviate traffic congestion at certain ports of entry in this state.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to conduct a study and submit a report on the use of automated driving systems and connected driving systems technologies to alleviate traffic congestion at points of entry between Texas and the United States of Mexico.
Based on the information provided by TxDOT and DPS, it is assumed any costs or duties associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation