LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 86TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 16, 2019

TO:
Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
 
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director     Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director
Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB3231 by Clardy (Relating to the regulation of firearms, air guns, knives, ammunition, or firearm or air gun supplies or accessories by a county or municipality.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Local Government Code to prohibit municipalities and counties from adopting certain regulations related to firearms, air guns, knives, or ammunition. The bill would authorize a person to file a lawsuit against a municipality or a county for adopting or enforcing regulations these regulations.

According to the Office of Court Administration (OCA), it is not anticipated that the bill will create a significant increase in court caseloads. No significant impact to the state court system is anticipated.

Local Government Impact

According to OCA, no significant impact to the local courts is anticipated.

According to the Texas Municipal League, no significant impact to cities is anticipated.

According to the Texas Association of Counties, no significant fiscal impact to counties is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
LBB Staff:
WP, CMa, LBO, SD, GP