LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 5, 2021

TO:	Honorable Terry Canales, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB3113 by Thompson, Ed (Relating to the county in which a motor vehicle dealer may apply for the registration of and title for certain vehicles sold by the dealer.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Transportation Code to allow a seller who applies for the registration or a title for a motor vehicle to apply in any county in which the county assessor-collector will accept the application. 

According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, no fiscal impact to the state is anticipated. 

Local Government Impact

According to the Texas Association of Counties, the bill would have a fiscal impact on counties. The extent of the impact and whether it is positive or negative could vary by county depending on the volume of motor vehicle sales in the county. 

According to Houston County, the bill would cause a loss in sales tax and registration and title fees and negatively affect property tax receipts to the county. 

Kenedy County does not anticipate a significant fiscal impact. 

According to Harris County, the bill could result in an annual revenue loss of up to $53.9 million. 

Source Agencies:

608 Department of Motor Vehicles

LBB Staff:

JMc, AAL, CMA, DPE, SZ