LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 6, 2009 TO: Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3346 by Farabee (Relating to the definition of a gas utility.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would add language to the definition of a gas utility by including as an exercise of eminent domain the representation to a property owner that the person has the right to acquire pipeline right-of-way by the use of eminent domain. The bill is not expected to result in significant costs to the Railroad Commission. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:455 Railroad Commission LBB Staff: JOB, TL, SD LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 6, 2009 TO: Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3346 by Farabee (Relating to the definition of a gas utility.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3346 by Farabee (Relating to the definition of a gas utility.), As Introduced Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB3346 by Farabee (Relating to the definition of a gas utility.), As Introduced HB3346 by Farabee (Relating to the definition of a gas utility.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would add language to the definition of a gas utility by including as an exercise of eminent domain the representation to a property owner that the person has the right to acquire pipeline right-of-way by the use of eminent domain. The bill is not expected to result in significant costs to the Railroad Commission. The bill would add language to the definition of a gas utility by including as an exercise of eminent domain the representation to a property owner that the person has the right to acquire pipeline right-of-way by the use of eminent domain. The bill is not expected to result in significant costs to the Railroad Commission. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 455 Railroad Commission 455 Railroad Commission LBB Staff: JOB, TL, SD JOB, TL, SD