Honorable Tracy O. King, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2399 by Goldman (Relating to the use of a biometric identity verification device to verify the age of an individual purchasing an alcoholic beverage.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code as it relates to the use of biometric identity verification devices. The bill would permit the use of biometric identity verification devices to verify the identity and age of a person in order to comply with certain alcohol related laws. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission anticipates that the bill would not result in a significant fiscal impact. The Department of Public Safety estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill. The bill would take effect September 1, 2019.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
405 Department of Public Safety, 458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission