LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 29, 2011 TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2921 by Lewis (Relating to the power of the office of the attorney general to make certain examinations and inquiries.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Business Organizations Code and authorize the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to make certain inquiries of businesses or charities when the OAG believes that the entity is engaging in, or likely to engage in, an unlawful act. The bill could result in additional investigations and cases by the OAG within the Consumer Protection and Public Health Division. It is assumed that any additional costs associated with 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, KJG, MS, JM, AG
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 29, 2011
TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2921 by Lewis (Relating to the power of the office of the attorney general to make certain examinations and inquiries.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2921 by Lewis (Relating to the power of the office of the attorney general to make certain examinations and inquiries.), As Introduced
Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2921 by Lewis (Relating to the power of the office of the attorney general to make certain examinations and inquiries.), As Introduced
HB2921 by Lewis (Relating to the power of the office of the attorney general to make certain examinations and inquiries.), 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 Organizations Code and authorize the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to make certain inquiries of businesses or charities when the OAG believes that the entity is engaging in, or likely to engage in, an unlawful act. The bill could result in additional investigations and cases by the OAG within the Consumer Protection and Public Health Division. It is assumed that any additional costs associated with 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, KJG, MS, JM, AG
JOB, KJG, MS, JM, AG