LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 23, 2011 TO: Honorable David Dewhurst, Lieutenant Governor, Senate FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB767 by Ellis (Relating to the regulation of certain residential mortgage foreclosure consulting services; providing a criminal penalty. ), As Passed 2nd House No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Business and Commerce Code and provides certain requirements for foreclosure consultants related to contracts, receiving a fee, and power of attorney. 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 May 23, 2011 TO: Honorable David Dewhurst, Lieutenant Governor, Senate FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB767 by Ellis (Relating to the regulation of certain residential mortgage foreclosure consulting services; providing a criminal penalty. ), As Passed 2nd House TO: Honorable David Dewhurst, Lieutenant Governor, Senate FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB767 by Ellis (Relating to the regulation of certain residential mortgage foreclosure consulting services; providing a criminal penalty. ), As Passed 2nd House Honorable David Dewhurst, Lieutenant Governor, Senate Honorable David Dewhurst, Lieutenant Governor, Senate John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB767 by Ellis (Relating to the regulation of certain residential mortgage foreclosure consulting services; providing a criminal penalty. ), As Passed 2nd House SB767 by Ellis (Relating to the regulation of certain residential mortgage foreclosure consulting services; providing a criminal penalty. ), As Passed 2nd House 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 provides certain requirements for foreclosure consultants related to contracts, receiving a fee, and power of attorney. 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