LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 2, 2013

TO:
Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation
 
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB347 by Pitts (Relating to prohibiting using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on school property.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend Section 545.425 of the Transportation Code to extend the prohibition of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle to the property of a public or private elementary or middle school unless the vehicle is stopped or a hands-free device is used.

The Department of Public Safety estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill.


Local Government Impact

Costs associated with enforcement and prosecution, and revenue gain from fines imposed and collected would vary depending on the number of offenses committed; however, the amounts are not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact.


Source Agencies:
405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation
LBB Staff:
UP, AG, JI, MMe, TP