Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2196 by Harris (Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages on certain property owned by the Texas State Railroad Authority.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Special District Local Laws Code to authorize the Texas State Railroad Authority to sell alcoholic beverages on authority property that is used as a station for passenger rail services.
According to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission, the bill would have no fiscal impact to the State.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas State Railroad Authority (TSRA), the bill would have a positive fiscal impact on the Authority. Currently TSRA is not allowed to sell alcohol in certain counties on property owned by the Authority. Authorizing these sales would likely increase revenue for TSRA.