Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB610 by Swanson (relating to judicial review of certain local laws applicable to state license holders.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Occupations Code to allow state occupational license holders to file suit in district court to challenge municipal occupational regulations applicable to the license holders.
According to the Department of Licensing and Regulation, no significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
The City of Houston anticipates significant financial impact.
According to the Texas Municipal League, a significant but indeterminate fiscal impact to other cities is anticipated.