LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 20, 2009 TO: Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3479 by Gallego (Relating to filing of instruments conveying real property in certain counties.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Property Code to authorize the county clerk in certain counties, before filing an instrument conveying real property, to send the instrument to the county attorney to review. The bill would stipulate a county attorney's responsibilities if asked to review an instrument. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, DB LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 20, 2009 TO: Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3479 by Gallego (Relating to filing of instruments conveying real property in certain counties.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3479 by Gallego (Relating to filing of instruments conveying real property in certain counties.), As Introduced Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB3479 by Gallego (Relating to filing of instruments conveying real property in certain counties.), As Introduced HB3479 by Gallego (Relating to filing of instruments conveying real property in certain counties.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Property Code to authorize the county clerk in certain counties, before filing an instrument conveying real property, to send the instrument to the county attorney to review. The bill would stipulate a county attorney's responsibilities if asked to review an instrument. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, DB JOB, DB