LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 20, 2009 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB534 by Anchia (Relating to the liability of certain guarantors under a residential lease.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Property Code and provide that a person, other than a tenant who cosigns or guarantees a lease, is liable only for the original lease term. It is assumed that any costs associated with implementation of the bill could be absorbed within existing 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 May 20, 2009 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB534 by Anchia (Relating to the liability of certain guarantors under a residential lease.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB534 by Anchia (Relating to the liability of certain guarantors under a residential lease.), 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 HB534 by Anchia (Relating to the liability of certain guarantors under a residential lease.), As Engrossed HB534 by Anchia (Relating to the liability of certain guarantors under a residential lease.), 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 Property Code and provide that a person, other than a tenant who cosigns or guarantees a lease, is liable only for the original lease term. It is assumed that any costs associated with implementation of the bill could be absorbed within existing 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