LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 29, 2021

TO:	Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1548 by Bell, Cecil (Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to grant certain immunity from civil liability to a person with control over the premises of a business who allows entry on the premises by a licensed handgun holder with a concealed handgun. Under the bill's provisions, the lack of oral or written communication that would constitute notice for purposes of trespass by a license holder with a concealed handgun is sufficient to permit entry on the premises.

Based on information provided by the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated as a result from implementing the provisions of the bill.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Admin

LBB Staff:

JMc, SLE, MW, BH