LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 27, 2017 TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB447 by Bell (Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the business premises.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to allow a person with control over a business that forbids the carrying of a licensed handgun to be held liable for any damages that may have been prevented by a licensed handgun holder. The bill provides immunity to a person with control over a business that permits the carrying of a licensed handgun. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and Department of Public Safety, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:405 Department of Public Safety, 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council LBB Staff: UP, LBO, GG, BM, GDz
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 27, 2017
TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB447 by Bell (Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the business premises.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB447 by Bell (Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the business premises.), As Introduced
Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB447 by Bell (Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the business premises.), As Introduced
HB447 by Bell (Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the business premises.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to allow a person with control over a business that forbids the carrying of a licensed handgun to be held liable for any damages that may have been prevented by a licensed handgun holder. The bill provides immunity to a person with control over a business that permits the carrying of a licensed handgun. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and Department of Public Safety, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 405 Department of Public Safety, 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
405 Department of Public Safety, 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council
LBB Staff: UP, LBO, GG, BM, GDz
UP, LBO, GG, BM, GDz