LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 11, 2009 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1787 by Solomons (Relating to the designation or appointment of registered agents for service of process, notice, or demand on certain entities or associations.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Business Organizations Code relating to the designation or appointment of registered agents for service of process, notice, or demand for certain entities. The bill would define registered filing, represented domestic entity, and duties of registered agents. The bill would include penalties and liabilities for designating registered agents without their authorization or consent. The bill would be effective January 1, 2010. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:307 Secretary of State LBB Staff: JOB, JRO, BTA LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 11, 2009 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1787 by Solomons (Relating to the designation or appointment of registered agents for service of process, notice, or demand on certain entities or associations.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1787 by Solomons (Relating to the designation or appointment of registered agents for service of process, notice, or demand on certain entities or associations.), As Engrossed Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1787 by Solomons (Relating to the designation or appointment of registered agents for service of process, notice, or demand on certain entities or associations.), As Engrossed HB1787 by Solomons (Relating to the designation or appointment of registered agents for service of process, notice, or demand on certain entities or associations.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Business Organizations Code relating to the designation or appointment of registered agents for service of process, notice, or demand for certain entities. The bill would define registered filing, represented domestic entity, and duties of registered agents. The bill would include penalties and liabilities for designating registered agents without their authorization or consent. The bill would be effective January 1, 2010. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 307 Secretary of State 307 Secretary of State LBB Staff: JOB, JRO, BTA JOB, JRO, BTA