LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 12, 2025 TO: Honorable Matt Shaheen, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB496 by Swanson (Relating to a ballot option to not vote for any candidate.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 307 Secretary of State LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, FV, LCO, GP LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 12, 2025 TO: Honorable Matt Shaheen, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB496 by Swanson (Relating to a ballot option to not vote for any candidate.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Matt Shaheen, Chair, House Committee on Elections FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB496 by Swanson (Relating to a ballot option to not vote for any candidate.), As Introduced Honorable Matt Shaheen, Chair, House Committee on Elections Honorable Matt Shaheen, Chair, House Committee on Elections Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB496 by Swanson (Relating to a ballot option to not vote for any candidate.), As Introduced HB496 by Swanson (Relating to a ballot option to not vote for any candidate.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 307 Secretary of State 307 Secretary of State LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, FV, LCO, GP JMc, FV, LCO, GP