LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 17, 2021 TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3533 by Martinez (Relating to the security requirement for the issuance or renewal of a motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number or a wholesale motor vehicle auction general distinguishing number.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend 503.033 of the Transportation Code to increase the surety bond requirement for issuance or renewal of a motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number (GDN) or a wholesale motor vehicle auction GDN and require a dealer to post notice of the bond and information on how a claimant may recover against the surety bond. The bill would require the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) to post on the agency's website the procedure for making a claim against a dealer surety bond.Based on the information provided by TxDMV, it is assumed any costs or duties associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources. Local Government ImpactNo fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 601 Department of Transportation, 608 Department of Motor Vehicles LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AAL, TG, MB LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 17, 2021 TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3533 by Martinez (Relating to the security requirement for the issuance or renewal of a motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number or a wholesale motor vehicle auction general distinguishing number.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3533 by Martinez (Relating to the security requirement for the issuance or renewal of a motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number or a wholesale motor vehicle auction general distinguishing number.), As Engrossed Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB3533 by Martinez (Relating to the security requirement for the issuance or renewal of a motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number or a wholesale motor vehicle auction general distinguishing number.), As Engrossed HB3533 by Martinez (Relating to the security requirement for the issuance or renewal of a motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number or a wholesale motor vehicle auction general distinguishing number.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend 503.033 of the Transportation Code to increase the surety bond requirement for issuance or renewal of a motor vehicle dealer general distinguishing number (GDN) or a wholesale motor vehicle auction GDN and require a dealer to post notice of the bond and information on how a claimant may recover against the surety bond. The bill would require the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) to post on the agency's website the procedure for making a claim against a dealer surety bond.Based on the information provided by TxDMV, it is assumed any costs or duties associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources. Based on the information provided by TxDMV, it is assumed any costs or duties associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 601 Department of Transportation, 608 Department of Motor Vehicles 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 601 Department of Transportation, 608 Department of Motor Vehicles LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AAL, TG, MB JMc, AAL, TG, MB