LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 15, 2013 TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB347 by Pitts (Relating to prohibiting using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on school property.), As Passed 2nd House No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Section 545.425 of the Transportation Code to extend the prohibition of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle to the property of a public or private elementary or middle school during the time a reduced speed limit is in effect for the school crossing zone unless the vehicle is stopped or a hands-free device is used. The bill sets forth that Section 545.425, Transportation Code, as amended, would preempt all local ordinances, rules, or regulations adopted by a political subdivision relating to the use of a wireless communication device by the operator of a motor vehicle except that a political subdivision may prohibit the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle throughout its entire jurisdiction. The Department of Public Safety estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill. Local Government Impact Costs associated with enforcement and prosecution, and revenue gain from fines imposed and collected would vary depending on the number of offenses committed; however, the amounts are not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact. Source Agencies:405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation LBB Staff: UP, SD, AG, JI, MMe, TP
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 15, 2013
TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB347 by Pitts (Relating to prohibiting using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on school property.), As Passed 2nd House
TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB347 by Pitts (Relating to prohibiting using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on school property.), As Passed 2nd House
Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB347 by Pitts (Relating to prohibiting using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on school property.), As Passed 2nd House
HB347 by Pitts (Relating to prohibiting using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on school property.), 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 Section 545.425 of the Transportation Code to extend the prohibition of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle to the property of a public or private elementary or middle school during the time a reduced speed limit is in effect for the school crossing zone unless the vehicle is stopped or a hands-free device is used. The bill sets forth that Section 545.425, Transportation Code, as amended, would preempt all local ordinances, rules, or regulations adopted by a political subdivision relating to the use of a wireless communication device by the operator of a motor vehicle except that a political subdivision may prohibit the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle throughout its entire jurisdiction. The Department of Public Safety estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill.
The bill would amend Section 545.425 of the Transportation Code to extend the prohibition of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle to the property of a public or private elementary or middle school during the time a reduced speed limit is in effect for the school crossing zone unless the vehicle is stopped or a hands-free device is used. The bill sets forth that Section 545.425, Transportation Code, as amended, would preempt all local ordinances, rules, or regulations adopted by a political subdivision relating to the use of a wireless communication device by the operator of a motor vehicle except that a political subdivision may prohibit the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle throughout its entire jurisdiction.
The Department of Public Safety estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
Costs associated with enforcement and prosecution, and revenue gain from fines imposed and collected would vary depending on the number of offenses committed; however, the amounts are not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact.
Source Agencies: 405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation
405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation
LBB Staff: UP, SD, AG, JI, MMe, TP
UP, SD, AG, JI, MMe, TP