LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 19, 2009 TO: Honorable Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on International Relations & Trade FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1972 by Hamilton (Relating to contracts and purchases by certain navigation districts.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Water Code to increase from $25,000 to $50,000 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, CL, DB, KJG
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 19, 2009
TO: Honorable Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on International Relations & Trade FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1972 by Hamilton (Relating to contracts and purchases by certain navigation districts.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on International Relations & Trade
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1972 by Hamilton (Relating to contracts and purchases by certain navigation districts.), As Engrossed
Honorable Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on International Relations & Trade
Honorable Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on International Relations & Trade
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 Engrossed
HB1972 by Hamilton (Relating to contracts and purchases by certain navigation districts.), As Engrossed
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 $50,000 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, CL, DB, KJG
JOB, CL, DB, KJG