LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 2, 2021

TO:	Honorable Paul Bettencourt, Chair, Senate Committee on Local Government
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB604 by Noble (Relating to a microchip scan of animals in the custody of an animal shelter or releasing agency, including an animal rescue organization.), As Engrossed

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to require an animal placed in custody at an animal shelter or releasing agency, including an animal rescue organization, to be scanned for a microchip.

Local Government Impact

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

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LBB Staff:

JMc, AF, CMA, DPE, WP, SD, GP