LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 19, 2009 TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2591 by Thompson (Relating to the regulation of property tax consultants.), As Passed 2nd House No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to adopt a competency examination for registration as a property tax consultant. The bill would also prohibit certain general and legal actions by property tax consultants. The bill would require the TDLR to adopt rules to align existing rules with the provisions of the bill and to offer the property tax consultant examination. TDLR indicates that there would be some cost to implement the provisions of the bill, but these costs are expected to be absorbed within the agency's existing budget. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:452 Department of Licensing and Regulation LBB Staff: JOB, SD, ES, MN, JRO LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 19, 2009 TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2591 by Thompson (Relating to the regulation of property tax consultants.), As Passed 2nd House TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2591 by Thompson (Relating to the regulation of property tax consultants.), As Passed 2nd House Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2591 by Thompson (Relating to the regulation of property tax consultants.), As Passed 2nd House HB2591 by Thompson (Relating to the regulation of property tax consultants.), As Passed 2nd House No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to adopt a competency examination for registration as a property tax consultant. The bill would also prohibit certain general and legal actions by property tax consultants. The bill would require the TDLR to adopt rules to align existing rules with the provisions of the bill and to offer the property tax consultant examination. TDLR indicates that there would be some cost to implement the provisions of the bill, but these costs are expected to be absorbed within the agency's existing budget. The bill would require the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to adopt a competency examination for registration as a property tax consultant. The bill would also prohibit certain general and legal actions by property tax consultants. The bill would require the TDLR to adopt rules to align existing rules with the provisions of the bill and to offer the property tax consultant examination. TDLR indicates that there would be some cost to implement the provisions of the bill, but these costs are expected to be absorbed within the agency's existing budget. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation LBB Staff: JOB, SD, ES, MN, JRO JOB, SD, ES, MN, JRO