LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 11, 2023 TO: Honorable Giovanni Capriglione, Chair, House Committee on Pensions, Investments & Financial Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3615 by Lambert (Relating to surcharges imposed for the use of a credit card.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Business and Commerce Code by removing the ability for the Office of the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief and civil penalties for a violation of Section 604A.002, which prohibits the imposition of surcharges for credit card purposes. According to the Office of Court Administration, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Comptroller's Office, no significant fiscal implications are anticipated from the provisions of the bill. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MOc, HGR
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 11, 2023
TO: Honorable Giovanni Capriglione, Chair, House Committee on Pensions, Investments & Financial Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3615 by Lambert (Relating to surcharges imposed for the use of a credit card.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Giovanni Capriglione, Chair, House Committee on Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3615 by Lambert (Relating to surcharges imposed for the use of a credit card.), As Introduced
Honorable Giovanni Capriglione, Chair, House Committee on Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Honorable Giovanni Capriglione, Chair, House Committee on Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB3615 by Lambert (Relating to surcharges imposed for the use of a credit card.), As Introduced
HB3615 by Lambert (Relating to surcharges imposed for the use of a credit card.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Business and Commerce Code by removing the ability for the Office of the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief and civil penalties for a violation of Section 604A.002, which prohibits the imposition of surcharges for credit card purposes. According to the Office of Court Administration, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Comptroller's Office, no significant fiscal implications are anticipated from the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MOc, HGR
JMc, MOc, HGR