LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 20, 2021 TO: Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB4440 by Guillen (Relating to possessory liens and the exemption of personal property therefrom.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 2303 of the Occupations Code to stipulate that the operator of a vehicle storage facility has a first priority possessory lien on a vehicle and its contents for all charges for all reasonable towing, recovery, and storage fees, including all fees set by law or rule, for which the owner, operator, or carrier is liable. The lien would not extend or attach to certain personal items and would require these items to be released without charge to the owner or operator of the motor vehicle or the owner or operator's duly authorized representative.Based on the analysis provided by the Department of Licensing and Regulation and the Department of Motor Vehicles, it is assumed the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant operational or fiscal impact to the agencies or the State. Local Government ImpactNo fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 452 Dept of License & Reg, 608 Department of Motor Vehicles LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SZ, MB, TG
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 20, 2021
TO: Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB4440 by Guillen (Relating to possessory liens and the exemption of personal property therefrom.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB4440 by Guillen (Relating to possessory liens and the exemption of personal property therefrom.), As Introduced
Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB4440 by Guillen (Relating to possessory liens and the exemption of personal property therefrom.), As Introduced
HB4440 by Guillen (Relating to possessory liens and the exemption of personal property therefrom.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 2303 of the Occupations Code to stipulate that the operator of a vehicle storage facility has a first priority possessory lien on a vehicle and its contents for all charges for all reasonable towing, recovery, and storage fees, including all fees set by law or rule, for which the owner, operator, or carrier is liable. The lien would not extend or attach to certain personal items and would require these items to be released without charge to the owner or operator of the motor vehicle or the owner or operator's duly authorized representative.Based on the analysis provided by the Department of Licensing and Regulation and the Department of Motor Vehicles, it is assumed the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant operational or fiscal impact to the agencies or the State.
Based on the analysis provided by the Department of Licensing and Regulation and the Department of Motor Vehicles, it is assumed the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant operational or fiscal impact to the agencies or the State.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: b > td > 452 Dept of License & Reg, 608 Department of Motor Vehicles
452 Dept of License & Reg, 608 Department of Motor Vehicles
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SZ, MB, TG
JMc, SZ, MB, TG