LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 15, 2023 TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1778 by Hinojosa (Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to certain professional sports teams.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Transportation Code, Section 504.614, regarding issuance of license plates by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) for professional sports teams, to expand the definition of "professional sports team" to include a sports team that is a member or an affiliate of a member of Major League Soccer.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 department's existing resources. Local Government ImpactNo fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 608 Department of Motor Vehicles LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AAL, TG LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 15, 2023 TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1778 by Hinojosa (Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to certain professional sports teams.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1778 by Hinojosa (Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to certain professional sports teams.), 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 HB1778 by Hinojosa (Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to certain professional sports teams.), As Engrossed HB1778 by Hinojosa (Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to certain professional sports teams.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Transportation Code, Section 504.614, regarding issuance of license plates by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) for professional sports teams, to expand the definition of "professional sports team" to include a sports team that is a member or an affiliate of a member of Major League Soccer.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 department'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 department's existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 608 Department of Motor Vehicles 608 Department of Motor Vehicles LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AAL, TG JMc, AAL, TG