LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
April 30, 2009

TO:
Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
 
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
SB52 by Zaffirini (Relating to the penalties for the illegal use of a parking space or area designated specifically for persons with disabilities.), As Engrossed

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would increase the fines and number of community service hours that could be imposed for illegal use of a parking space or area designated specifically for persons with disabilities.

Revenue gains would depend on the number of offenses cited and the discretion of the judge in imposing the amount of the fine.


Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
LBB Staff:
JOB, KJG, DB