Texas 2023 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3651 Introduced / Fiscal Note

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                    LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD     Austin, Texas       FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION             March 24, 2023       TO: Honorable Morgan Meyer, Chair, House Committee on Ways & Means     FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board      IN RE: HB3651 by Bailes (Relating to motor fuel taxes.), As Introduced     The bill could result in an indeterminate amount of increased revenue collections deposited to the Available School Fund and the State Highway Fund. The bill amends various sections of Chapter 162, Motor Fuel Taxes, making changes to definitions, points of imposition of motor fuels taxes, and backup taxes and liability.The bill amends Section 162.001 by defining the term container, in regard to various uses involving motor fuel. The bill amends the definition of motor fuel by stating that the fuel is to be used in motor vehicles licensed for use on a public highway. The bill amends the definition of motor fuel transporter to include persons who lawfully acquire motor fuel and retain ownership of the fuel during transport.The bill amends Section 162.103(a) clarifying the imposition of the gasoline backup tax. Corresponding clarifications would be made with respect to the diesel fuel tax.The bill would make definitional amendments to, and clarifications of, current statute to enhance the enforcement of the motor fuel statute and prosecution of associated violations.  According to the Comptroller, the bill could result in increased revenue collections but in amounts that cannot be anticipated.The bill would take effect September 1, 2023.  Local Government ImpactNo fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.  Source Agencies: b > td > 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts  LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, KK, SD

LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 24, 2023

 

 

  TO: Honorable Morgan Meyer, Chair, House Committee on Ways & Means     FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board      IN RE: HB3651 by Bailes (Relating to motor fuel taxes.), As Introduced   

TO: Honorable Morgan Meyer, Chair, House Committee on Ways & Means
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3651 by Bailes (Relating to motor fuel taxes.), As Introduced

 Honorable Morgan Meyer, Chair, House Committee on Ways & Means

 Honorable Morgan Meyer, Chair, House Committee on Ways & Means

 Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board 

 Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board 

 HB3651 by Bailes (Relating to motor fuel taxes.), As Introduced 

 HB3651 by Bailes (Relating to motor fuel taxes.), As Introduced 



The bill could result in an indeterminate amount of increased revenue collections deposited to the Available School Fund and the State Highway Fund.

The bill could result in an indeterminate amount of increased revenue collections deposited to the Available School Fund and the State Highway Fund.

The bill amends various sections of Chapter 162, Motor Fuel Taxes, making changes to definitions, points of imposition of motor fuels taxes, and backup taxes and liability.The bill amends Section 162.001 by defining the term container, in regard to various uses involving motor fuel. The bill amends the definition of motor fuel by stating that the fuel is to be used in motor vehicles licensed for use on a public highway. The bill amends the definition of motor fuel transporter to include persons who lawfully acquire motor fuel and retain ownership of the fuel during transport.The bill amends Section 162.103(a) clarifying the imposition of the gasoline backup tax. Corresponding clarifications would be made with respect to the diesel fuel tax.The bill would make definitional amendments to, and clarifications of, current statute to enhance the enforcement of the motor fuel statute and prosecution of associated violations.  According to the Comptroller, the bill could result in increased revenue collections but in amounts that cannot be anticipated.The bill would take effect September 1, 2023.

 Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies: b > td > 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts

304 Comptroller of Public Accounts

LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, KK, SD

JMc, KK, SD