LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 20, 2009 TO: Honorable Yvonne Davis, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2333 by Geren (Relating to the lease of certain oil, gas, or mineral land by a municipality.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Local Government Code to authorize a municipality to lease for oil, gas, or mineral land that is a street, alley, or public square in the municipality if the lease prohibits the lessee from using the surface of the land. Local Government Impact If a municipality were to implement a lease as described in the provisions of the bill, any associated revenue gain would be dependant on the financial requirements established within the lease. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, DB LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 20, 2009 TO: Honorable Yvonne Davis, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2333 by Geren (Relating to the lease of certain oil, gas, or mineral land by a municipality.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Yvonne Davis, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2333 by Geren (Relating to the lease of certain oil, gas, or mineral land by a municipality.), As Introduced Honorable Yvonne Davis, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs Honorable Yvonne Davis, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2333 by Geren (Relating to the lease of certain oil, gas, or mineral land by a municipality.), As Introduced HB2333 by Geren (Relating to the lease of certain oil, gas, or mineral land by a municipality.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Local Government Code to authorize a municipality to lease for oil, gas, or mineral land that is a street, alley, or public square in the municipality if the lease prohibits the lessee from using the surface of the land. Local Government Impact If a municipality were to implement a lease as described in the provisions of the bill, any associated revenue gain would be dependant on the financial requirements established within the lease. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, DB JOB, DB