LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 5, 2021

TO:	Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1572 by Paxton (relating to the numbering and signing of ballots by early voting clerks and deputy early voting clerks.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

It is assumed that the costs associated with the bill's provisions relating to the numbering and signing of ballots by early voting clerks and deputy early voting clerks could be absorbed using existing resources.

Local Government Impact

According to Hays County, no fiscal impact is anticipated.

Cameron County anticipates a cost of up to $10,000 per election or a minimum of $20,000 per year, with more possible during a primary year and with runoffs. In addition the county anticipates expedited shipping costs.

Williamson County anticipates an annual fiscal impact of $2,000.

Source Agencies:

307 Secretary of State

LBB Staff:

JMc, SMAT, CMA, ANE