LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 10, 2009 TO: Honorable Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on International Relations & Trade FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1371 by Lucio (Relating to the colonia self-help program.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Water Code to: provide the Water Development Board (TWDB) the authority to determine the number of dwellings required in order to qualify for the Colonia Self-help Program; allow political subdivisions to qualify for funding under the Colonia Self-help Program; allow TWDB to make an advance of grant funds in certain circumstances; modify the requirements that must be met in order to qualify for the Colonia Self-help Program; and modify the requirements of what must be considered by TWDB in evaluating grant applications under the Colonia Self-help Program. TWDB indicates that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2009. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:580 Water Development Board LBB Staff: JOB, CL, AH, SD
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 10, 2009
TO: Honorable Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on International Relations & Trade FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1371 by Lucio (Relating to the colonia self-help program.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on International Relations & Trade
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB1371 by Lucio (Relating to the colonia self-help program.), As Introduced
Honorable Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on International Relations & Trade
Honorable Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on International Relations & Trade
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB1371 by Lucio (Relating to the colonia self-help program.), As Introduced
SB1371 by Lucio (Relating to the colonia self-help program.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Water Code to: provide the Water Development Board (TWDB) the authority to determine the number of dwellings required in order to qualify for the Colonia Self-help Program; allow political subdivisions to qualify for funding under the Colonia Self-help Program; allow TWDB to make an advance of grant funds in certain circumstances; modify the requirements that must be met in order to qualify for the Colonia Self-help Program; and modify the requirements of what must be considered by TWDB in evaluating grant applications under the Colonia Self-help Program. TWDB indicates that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2009.
The bill would amend the Water Code to: provide the Water Development Board (TWDB) the authority to determine the number of dwellings required in order to qualify for the Colonia Self-help Program; allow political subdivisions to qualify for funding under the Colonia Self-help Program; allow TWDB to make an advance of grant funds in certain circumstances; modify the requirements that must be met in order to qualify for the Colonia Self-help Program; and modify the requirements of what must be considered by TWDB in evaluating grant applications under the Colonia Self-help Program.
TWDB indicates that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2009.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 580 Water Development Board
580 Water Development Board
LBB Staff: JOB, CL, AH, SD
JOB, CL, AH, SD