Supplement: TX HB4507 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Fiscal Note (Introduced)
For additional supplements on Texas HB4507 please see the Bill Drafting List
Bill Title: Relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to prosecute the deceptive trade practice of price gouging during a declared disaster.
Status: 2023-05-18 - Left pending in committee [HB4507 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HB4507-Fiscal_Note_Introduced_.html
Bill Title: Relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to prosecute the deceptive trade practice of price gouging during a declared disaster.
Status: 2023-05-18 - Left pending in committee [HB4507 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HB4507-Fiscal_Note_Introduced_.html
| TO: |
Honorable Oscar Longoria, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry |
| FROM: |
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
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| IN RE: |
HB4507 by Moody (Relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to file price gouging lawsuits in a declared emergency.), As Introduced |
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Business & Commerce Code relating to the jurisdiction of county attorneys to file price gouging lawsuits in a declared emergency.
According to the Office of the Attorney General, any additional work resulting from the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within current resources.
According to the Office of the Attorney General, any additional work resulting from the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within current resources.
Local Government Impact
The bill would allow a county attorney to file price gouging lawsuits in a declared emergency. The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time.
| Source Agencies: | 302 Office of the Attorney General |
| LBB Staff: | JMc, SZ, HGR |
