LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 11, 2023 TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1198 by Dean (Relating to a public awareness campaign to promote the proper attachment of trailers to certain motor vehicles.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to develop and implement a public awareness campaign regarding the proper attachment of trailers to certain vehicles. The bill would authorize TxDOT to pay the costs of the campaign from (1) gifts, grants, or donations; (2) matching funds; and (3) other funds made available for that purpose, including available TxDOT revenue.Based on the information provided by TxDOT, it is assumed the costs of 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 > 405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AAL, TG LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 11, 2023 TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1198 by Dean (Relating to a public awareness campaign to promote the proper attachment of trailers to certain motor vehicles.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1198 by Dean (Relating to a public awareness campaign to promote the proper attachment of trailers to certain motor vehicles.), 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 HB1198 by Dean (Relating to a public awareness campaign to promote the proper attachment of trailers to certain motor vehicles.), As Engrossed HB1198 by Dean (Relating to a public awareness campaign to promote the proper attachment of trailers to certain motor vehicles.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to develop and implement a public awareness campaign regarding the proper attachment of trailers to certain vehicles. The bill would authorize TxDOT to pay the costs of the campaign from (1) gifts, grants, or donations; (2) matching funds; and (3) other funds made available for that purpose, including available TxDOT revenue.Based on the information provided by TxDOT, it is assumed the costs of implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources. Based on the information provided by TxDOT, it is assumed the costs of 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 > 405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation 405 Department of Public Safety, 601 Department of Transportation LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AAL, TG JMc, AAL, TG