LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 27, 2011 TO: Honorable Joe Deshotel, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3011 by Giddings (Relating to prohibiting the use or retention of zip codes obtained by businesses in verifying the identity of customers; providing a civil penalty.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Business and Commerce Code and prohibit a business from using a customers zip code after the purchase of goods. In addition, the Office of the Attorney (OAG) would be authorized to bring an action for injunctive relief and to recover a civil penalty for violations of the provisions of the bill. The bill may result in new complaints and investigations by the OAGs Consumer Protection and Public Health Division. However, it is anticipated that any additional costs associated with implementation of the legislation 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, AG, JM
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 27, 2011
TO: Honorable Joe Deshotel, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3011 by Giddings (Relating to prohibiting the use or retention of zip codes obtained by businesses in verifying the identity of customers; providing a civil penalty.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Joe Deshotel, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3011 by Giddings (Relating to prohibiting the use or retention of zip codes obtained by businesses in verifying the identity of customers; providing a civil penalty.), 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
HB3011 by Giddings (Relating to prohibiting the use or retention of zip codes obtained by businesses in verifying the identity of customers; providing a civil penalty.), As Introduced
HB3011 by Giddings (Relating to prohibiting the use or retention of zip codes obtained by businesses in verifying the identity of customers; providing a civil penalty.), 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 a business from using a customers zip code after the purchase of goods. In addition, the Office of the Attorney (OAG) would be authorized to bring an action for injunctive relief and to recover a civil penalty for violations of the provisions of the bill. The bill may result in new complaints and investigations by the OAGs Consumer Protection and Public Health Division. However, it is anticipated that any additional costs associated with implementation of the legislation 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, AG, JM
JOB, AG, JM