LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 15, 2011 TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB138 by Wentworth (Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would prohibit an operator from using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is stopped or the wireless communication device is used with a hands-free device. The bill would repeal Section 545.425(b-1) of the Transportation Code which requires a municipality, county, or other political subdivision that bans the use of wireless communication devices in school zones to post a sign that notifies motor vehicle operators of the ban and that violators are subject to a fine. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reports a new offense code will need to be created to implement the provisions of the bill. DPS and the Texas Department of Transportation do not anticipate a significant fiscal impact as a result of the bill. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, JI, MM
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 15, 2011
TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB138 by Wentworth (Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB138 by Wentworth (Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.), As Introduced
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
SB138 by Wentworth (Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.), As Introduced
SB138 by Wentworth (Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would prohibit an operator from using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is stopped or the wireless communication device is used with a hands-free device. The bill would repeal Section 545.425(b-1) of the Transportation Code which requires a municipality, county, or other political subdivision that bans the use of wireless communication devices in school zones to post a sign that notifies motor vehicle operators of the ban and that violators are subject to a fine. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reports a new offense code will need to be created to implement the provisions of the bill. DPS and the Texas Department of Transportation do not anticipate a significant fiscal impact as a result of the bill.
The bill would prohibit an operator from using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is stopped or the wireless communication device is used with a hands-free device.
The bill would repeal Section 545.425(b-1) of the Transportation Code which requires a municipality, county, or other political subdivision that bans the use of wireless communication devices in school zones to post a sign that notifies motor vehicle operators of the ban and that violators are subject to a fine.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reports a new offense code will need to be created to implement the provisions of the bill. DPS and the Texas Department of Transportation do not anticipate a significant fiscal impact as a result of the bill.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation
405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation
LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, JI, MM
JOB, KJG, JI, MM