LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 5, 2011 TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB598 by Jackson, Jim (Relating to requiring certain applicants for motor vehicle registration to provide proof that the applicant holds a valid driver's license.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to prohibit a county assessor-collector from registering a motor vehicle to an unlicensed driver, but would exclude an individual 65 years of age or older; a vehicle owned by a person with a disability; or a nonresident with an applicable driver's license. The bill would require the Texas Department of Public Safety to prescribe rules for the acceptable proof of a valid drivers license. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, TP LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 5, 2011 TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB598 by Jackson, Jim (Relating to requiring certain applicants for motor vehicle registration to provide proof that the applicant holds a valid driver's license.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB598 by Jackson, Jim (Relating to requiring certain applicants for motor vehicle registration to provide proof that the applicant holds a valid driver's license.), As Engrossed Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB598 by Jackson, Jim (Relating to requiring certain applicants for motor vehicle registration to provide proof that the applicant holds a valid driver's license.), As Engrossed HB598 by Jackson, Jim (Relating to requiring certain applicants for motor vehicle registration to provide proof that the applicant holds a valid driver's license.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to prohibit a county assessor-collector from registering a motor vehicle to an unlicensed driver, but would exclude an individual 65 years of age or older; a vehicle owned by a person with a disability; or a nonresident with an applicable driver's license. The bill would require the Texas Department of Public Safety to prescribe rules for the acceptable proof of a valid drivers license. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 405 Department of Public Safety 405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, TP JOB, KJG, TP