LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 5, 2009 TO: Honorable Dan Branch, Chair, House Committee on Higher Education FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB58 by Branch (Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would allow independent institutions to participate in the Advanced Research Program. The Advanced Research Program is a competitive, peer-reviewed grant program to fund scientific and engineering research projects of faculty members at higher education institutions. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:781 Higher Education Coordinating Board LBB Staff: JOB, KK, RT, GO LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 5, 2009 TO: Honorable Dan Branch, Chair, House Committee on Higher Education FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB58 by Branch (Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Dan Branch, Chair, House Committee on Higher Education FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB58 by Branch (Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.), As Introduced Honorable Dan Branch, Chair, House Committee on Higher Education Honorable Dan Branch, Chair, House Committee on Higher Education John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB58 by Branch (Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.), As Introduced HB58 by Branch (Relating to the eligibility of private or independent institutions of higher education to participate in the advanced research program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would allow independent institutions to participate in the Advanced Research Program. The Advanced Research Program is a competitive, peer-reviewed grant program to fund scientific and engineering research projects of faculty members at higher education institutions. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 781 Higher Education Coordinating Board 781 Higher Education Coordinating Board LBB Staff: JOB, KK, RT, GO JOB, KK, RT, GO