Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2309 by Hunter (Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would clarify that a person's date of birth is not confidential and may not be withheld from public disclosure if it is recorded in certain criminal and arrest records or in certain applications filed by candidates for elective office.
According to the Office of Court Administration, Office of the Attorney General, Texas Ethics Commission, and Department of Public Safety, any costs associated with the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General, 356 Texas Ethics Commission, 405 Department of Public Safety