The Legislative Budget Board (LBB) has determined that SB 140 will have no significant fiscal impact on the state government. Any costs associated with implementing the bill can be absorbed using existing resources.

Additionally, no significant fiscal implications are anticipated for local governments. The agencies consulted, including the Office of Court Administration, Office of the Attorney General, Comptroller of Public Accounts, and Secretary of State, did not report any notable financial concerns related to the bill​.

SB 140 is a minor statutory amendment that updates the definition of "telephone call" within the Texas Business & Commerce Code. The bill does not introduce new regulatory frameworks but aligns existing statutes for consistency.

From a liberty-focused perspective, the bill has neutral implications for individual liberty, personal responsibility, and private property rights. While it could have a marginal effect on free enterprise and government regulation, the extent of its impact depends on how Section 304.002 is currently interpreted.

Given the lack of substantive policy changes, Texas Policy Research is NEUTRAL on SB 140, though clarification on potential regulatory effects would be beneficial.

• HB 4719 (Same As)