LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 2, 2009 TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1972 by Hamilton (Relating to contracts and purchases by certain navigation districts.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Water Code to increase from $25,000 to $100,000 the maximum threshold amount that certain port commissions may not exceed when making routine or emergency purchases or contracts. Local Government Impact The proposed change in statute would provide greater flexibility in making purchases. No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, DB LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 2, 2009 TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1972 by Hamilton (Relating to contracts and purchases by certain navigation districts.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1972 by Hamilton (Relating to contracts and purchases by certain navigation districts.), As Introduced Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation Honorable Joseph Pickett, Chair, House Committee on Transportation John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1972 by Hamilton (Relating to contracts and purchases by certain navigation districts.), As Introduced HB1972 by Hamilton (Relating to contracts and purchases by certain navigation districts.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Water Code to increase from $25,000 to $100,000 the maximum threshold amount that certain port commissions may not exceed when making routine or emergency purchases or contracts. Local Government Impact The proposed change in statute would provide greater flexibility in making purchases. No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, DB JOB, KJG, DB