LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 5, 2023 TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB335 by Schwertner (Relating to meetings of the Family and Protective Services Council held using certain telecommunication devices.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Department of Family and Protective Services to maintain two-way communication for public testimony and require the agency to pause the meeting if connection is disrupted. It is assumed that any related costs would be insignificant. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SZ, ER, AN LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 5, 2023 TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB335 by Schwertner (Relating to meetings of the Family and Protective Services Council held using certain telecommunication devices.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB335 by Schwertner (Relating to meetings of the Family and Protective Services Council held using certain telecommunication devices.), As Introduced Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB335 by Schwertner (Relating to meetings of the Family and Protective Services Council held using certain telecommunication devices.), As Introduced SB335 by Schwertner (Relating to meetings of the Family and Protective Services Council held using certain telecommunication devices.), As Introduced 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 Family and Protective Services to maintain two-way communication for public testimony and require the agency to pause the meeting if connection is disrupted. It is assumed that any related costs would be insignificant. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SZ, ER, AN JMc, SZ, ER, AN