LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 18, 2013 TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee On Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB48 by Flynn (Relating to the procedure under which a person may renew a license to carry a concealed handgun.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code to eliminate the requirement for Concealed Handgun License (CHL) holders to complete a continuing education/renewal course in order to renew the CHL. The bill would allow the use of the Internet to submit and process renewal applications. The bill would also allow a CHL holder to continue to carry a concealed handgun before receipt of the renewed CHL, provided the individual possesses the expired CHL and can document they have submitted a CHL renewal application and paid the required renewal fees. It is assumed the costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within current appropriations. The bill would take effect September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time Source Agencies:405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: UP, ESi, AI, JAW
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 18, 2013
TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee On Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB48 by Flynn (Relating to the procedure under which a person may renew a license to carry a concealed handgun.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee On Homeland Security & Public Safety
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB48 by Flynn (Relating to the procedure under which a person may renew a license to carry a concealed handgun.), As Introduced
Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee On Homeland Security & Public Safety
Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee On Homeland Security & Public Safety
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB48 by Flynn (Relating to the procedure under which a person may renew a license to carry a concealed handgun.), As Introduced
HB48 by Flynn (Relating to the procedure under which a person may renew a license to carry a concealed handgun.), 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 Government Code to eliminate the requirement for Concealed Handgun License (CHL) holders to complete a continuing education/renewal course in order to renew the CHL. The bill would allow the use of the Internet to submit and process renewal applications. The bill would also allow a CHL holder to continue to carry a concealed handgun before receipt of the renewed CHL, provided the individual possesses the expired CHL and can document they have submitted a CHL renewal application and paid the required renewal fees. It is assumed the costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within current appropriations. The bill would take effect September 1, 2013.
The bill would amend the Government Code to eliminate the requirement for Concealed Handgun License (CHL) holders to complete a continuing education/renewal course in order to renew the CHL. The bill would allow the use of the Internet to submit and process renewal applications. The bill would also allow a CHL holder to continue to carry a concealed handgun before receipt of the renewed CHL, provided the individual possesses the expired CHL and can document they have submitted a CHL renewal application and paid the required renewal fees. It is assumed the costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within current appropriations. The bill would take effect September 1, 2013.
Local Government Impact
The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time
Source Agencies: 405 Department of Public Safety
405 Department of Public Safety
LBB Staff: UP, ESi, AI, JAW
UP, ESi, AI, JAW