LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATURE 2nd CALLED SESSION 2021

September 1, 2021

TO:	Honorable Dade Phelan, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB20 by Cain (Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages.), As Passed 2nd House

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Based on information provided by the Office of the Attorney General, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. 

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Admin, 302 Office of the Attorney General

LBB Staff:

JMc, LBO, CMA, DA