LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 12, 2013 TO: Honorable Brandon Creighton, Chair, House Committee On Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB872 by Laubenberg (Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Business and Commerce Code and exempt the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal law or federal regulation, including registration. The bill would require the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), upon written notification by a resident of the State, to seek a declaratory judgment from a federal district court. The OAG indicates that any additional costs associated with the bill 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: UP, SZ, EP, JM
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 12, 2013
TO: Honorable Brandon Creighton, Chair, House Committee On Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB872 by Laubenberg (Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Brandon Creighton, Chair, House Committee On Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB872 by Laubenberg (Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.), As Introduced
Honorable Brandon Creighton, Chair, House Committee On Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Honorable Brandon Creighton, Chair, House Committee On Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB872 by Laubenberg (Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.), As Introduced
HB872 by Laubenberg (Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal regulation.), 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 Business and Commerce Code and exempt the intrastate manufacture of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from federal law or federal regulation, including registration. The bill would require the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), upon written notification by a resident of the State, to seek a declaratory judgment from a federal district court. The OAG indicates that any additional costs associated with the bill 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: UP, SZ, EP, JM
UP, SZ, EP, JM