LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 17, 2009 TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB702 by Carona (Relating to the regulation of the towing and storage of vehicles.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. This bill would authorize the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under specified conditions to issue a temporary training license for a tow-truck operator. This bill also would require the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to adopt model alcohol and drug testing policy for towing operators. TDLR estimates the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:452 Department of Licensing and Regulation LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, MW, ES LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 17, 2009 TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB702 by Carona (Relating to the regulation of the towing and storage of vehicles.), As Introduced TO: Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB702 by Carona (Relating to the regulation of the towing and storage of vehicles.), As Introduced Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB702 by Carona (Relating to the regulation of the towing and storage of vehicles.), As Introduced SB702 by Carona (Relating to the regulation of the towing and storage of vehicles.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. This bill would authorize the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under specified conditions to issue a temporary training license for a tow-truck operator. This bill also would require the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to adopt model alcohol and drug testing policy for towing operators. TDLR estimates the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. This bill would authorize the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under specified conditions to issue a temporary training license for a tow-truck operator. This bill also would require the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to adopt model alcohol and drug testing policy for towing operators. TDLR estimates the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, MW, ES JOB, KJG, MW, ES