LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 9, 2025 TO: Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Border Security FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB2949 by Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy" (Relating to the regulation of the transportation of motor fuels and other hazardous materials; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would authorize a district judge to issue an order for the installation and use of a mobile tracking device on the application of a peace officer commissioned by the Comptroller.The bill would add certain restrictions and requirements on transporters of fuels and other hazardous materials.The bill would prohibit a person from operating or moving an overweight vehicle transporting hazardous materials on a non-designated route, imposing a second degree felony for a violation.While it is assumed that any state revenue impact would not be significant, it would be dependent on the number of offenses committed and the associated court costs. Local Government ImpactIt is assumed that any fiscal impact to units of local government associated with enforcement, prosecution, supervision, or confinement would not be significant. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MGol, LCO, CSmi
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 9, 2025
TO: Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Border Security FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB2949 by Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy" (Relating to the regulation of the transportation of motor fuels and other hazardous materials; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Border Security
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB2949 by Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy" (Relating to the regulation of the transportation of motor fuels and other hazardous materials; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Border Security
Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Border Security
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB2949 by Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy" (Relating to the regulation of the transportation of motor fuels and other hazardous materials; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
SB2949 by Hinojosa, Juan "Chuy" (Relating to the regulation of the transportation of motor fuels and other hazardous materials; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would authorize a district judge to issue an order for the installation and use of a mobile tracking device on the application of a peace officer commissioned by the Comptroller.The bill would add certain restrictions and requirements on transporters of fuels and other hazardous materials.The bill would prohibit a person from operating or moving an overweight vehicle transporting hazardous materials on a non-designated route, imposing a second degree felony for a violation.While it is assumed that any state revenue impact would not be significant, it would be dependent on the number of offenses committed and the associated court costs.
Local Government Impact
It is assumed that any fiscal impact to units of local government associated with enforcement, prosecution, supervision, or confinement would not be significant.
Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 405 Department of Public Safety
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 405 Department of Public Safety
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MGol, LCO, CSmi
JMc, MGol, LCO, CSmi