LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 6, 2009 TO: Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3484 by Coleman (Relating to the powers and duties of special purpose districts and related matters.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would authorize a county commissioners court to have oversight of certain special purpose districts or internal districts created or operating inside the county's boundaries. The bill would specify where a district may be created, restrict the boundaries, and prohibit converting from one type of special district to another. The bill provides the powers and duties of special purpose districts, internal districts, and political subdivisions related to the districts as defined in the bill. Districts would be authorized to tax, impose fees, and borrow money to pay for purposes of the district. Districts could also impose penalties for violations of district rules. Local Government Impact Fiscal impact to districts, counties, or other applicable political subdivisions would depend on decisions made by those entities for purposes and funding of those purposes. It is assumed that programs and operations within the criteria of the bill would be implemented if sufficient financial resources were available. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, DB LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 6, 2009 TO: Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3484 by Coleman (Relating to the powers and duties of special purpose districts and related matters.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3484 by Coleman (Relating to the powers and duties of special purpose districts and related matters.), 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 HB3484 by Coleman (Relating to the powers and duties of special purpose districts and related matters.), As Introduced HB3484 by Coleman (Relating to the powers and duties of special purpose districts and related matters.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would authorize a county commissioners court to have oversight of certain special purpose districts or internal districts created or operating inside the county's boundaries. The bill would specify where a district may be created, restrict the boundaries, and prohibit converting from one type of special district to another. The bill provides the powers and duties of special purpose districts, internal districts, and political subdivisions related to the districts as defined in the bill. Districts would be authorized to tax, impose fees, and borrow money to pay for purposes of the district. Districts could also impose penalties for violations of district rules. Local Government Impact Fiscal impact to districts, counties, or other applicable political subdivisions would depend on decisions made by those entities for purposes and funding of those purposes. It is assumed that programs and operations within the criteria of the bill would be implemented if sufficient financial resources were available. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, DB JOB, DB