LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 11, 2009 TO: Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB155 by Gutierrez (Relating to access to rivers and riverbeds for individuals with physical disabilities.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code relating to access to rivers and riverbeds for individuals with physical disabilities. TPWD indicates Section 90.002 of the Parks and Wildlife Code generally prohibits driving a motor vehicle in or on a protected freshwater area. The bill would add a new exception to the list of exceptions in Section 90.003 to include individuals with a physical disability, as defined, under certain conditions. To the extent the bill would modify provisions relating to river and riverbed access, no fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:802 Parks and Wildlife Department LBB Staff: JOB, SZ, TB, SD
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 11, 2009
TO: Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB155 by Gutierrez (Relating to access to rivers and riverbeds for individuals with physical disabilities.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB155 by Gutierrez (Relating to access to rivers and riverbeds for individuals with physical disabilities.), As Engrossed
Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
Honorable Kip Averitt, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB155 by Gutierrez (Relating to access to rivers and riverbeds for individuals with physical disabilities.), As Engrossed
HB155 by Gutierrez (Relating to access to rivers and riverbeds for individuals with physical disabilities.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code relating to access to rivers and riverbeds for individuals with physical disabilities. TPWD indicates Section 90.002 of the Parks and Wildlife Code generally prohibits driving a motor vehicle in or on a protected freshwater area. The bill would add a new exception to the list of exceptions in Section 90.003 to include individuals with a physical disability, as defined, under certain conditions. To the extent the bill would modify provisions relating to river and riverbed access, no fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 802 Parks and Wildlife Department
802 Parks and Wildlife Department
LBB Staff: JOB, SZ, TB, SD
JOB, SZ, TB, SD