LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 6, 2009 TO: Honorable Joe Deshotel, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB24 by Leibowitz (Relating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Business and Commerce Code and prohibit excessive prices during an abnormal market disruption. Any costs associated with the implementation of the bill could be absorbed within existing state resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:302 Office of the Attorney General LBB Staff: JOB, JRO, JM LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 6, 2009 TO: Honorable Joe Deshotel, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB24 by Leibowitz (Relating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Joe Deshotel, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB24 by Leibowitz (Relating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market.), As Introduced Honorable Joe Deshotel, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry Honorable Joe Deshotel, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB24 by Leibowitz (Relating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market.), As Introduced HB24 by Leibowitz (Relating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Business and Commerce Code and prohibit excessive prices during an abnormal market disruption. Any costs associated with the implementation of the bill could be absorbed within existing state resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 302 Office of the Attorney General 302 Office of the Attorney General LBB Staff: JOB, JRO, JM JOB, JRO, JM