Honorable Oscar Longoria, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB4507 by Moody (Relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to file price gouging lawsuits in a declared emergency.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Business & Commerce Code relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to file price gouging lawsuits in a declared emergency.
According to the Office of the Attorney General, any additional work resulting from the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within current resources.
Local Government Impact
The bill would allow a county attorney to file price gouging lawsuits in a declared emergency. The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time.