LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 4, 2011 TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1955 by Thompson (Relating to contracting with a lottery operator by the Texas Lottery Commission.), As Engrossed Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB1955, As Engrossed: a positive impact of $2,390,000 through the biennium ending August 31, 2013. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill. LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 4, 2011 TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1955 by Thompson (Relating to contracting with a lottery operator by the Texas Lottery Commission.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1955 by Thompson (Relating to contracting with a lottery operator by the Texas Lottery Commission.), As Engrossed Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1955 by Thompson (Relating to contracting with a lottery operator by the Texas Lottery Commission.), As Engrossed HB1955 by Thompson (Relating to contracting with a lottery operator by the Texas Lottery Commission.), As Engrossed Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB1955, As Engrossed: a positive impact of $2,390,000 through the biennium ending August 31, 2013. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill. Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB1955, As Engrossed: a positive impact of $2,390,000 through the biennium ending August 31, 2013. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill. General Revenue-Related Funds, Five-Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds 2012 $351,000 2013 $2,039,000 2014 $3,240,000 2015 $3,780,000 2016 $4,050,000 2012 $351,000 2013 $2,039,000 2014 $3,240,000 2015 $3,780,000 2016 $4,050,000 All Funds, Five-Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable Revenue Gain/(Loss) fromFoundation School Fund193 2012 $351,000 2013 $2,039,000 2014 $3,240,000 2015 $3,780,000 2016 $4,050,000 Fiscal Year Probable Revenue Gain/(Loss) fromFoundation School Fund193 2012 $351,000 2013 $2,039,000 2014 $3,240,000 2015 $3,780,000 2016 $4,050,000 2012 $351,000 2013 $2,039,000 2014 $3,240,000 2015 $3,780,000 2016 $4,050,000 Fiscal Analysis The bill would amend Chapter 466 of the Government Code to authorize the executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) to contract with a lottery operator to act as a lottery sales retailer or license a lottery operator as a sales agent under terms, conditions, and rates and at locations approved by the executive director. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house or otherwise on September 1, 2011. Methodology Based on the information provided by the TLC and the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), it is assumed that authorizing the agency to contract with the lottery operator to act as a sales agent or licensed retailer would facilitate the implementation of additional lottery sales locations in Texas. Based on the analysis of the CPA, using data provided by the TLC on retailer requests, information on ramp-up sales, and estimates of projected retailer interest in the proposed change, the increase in sales locations under the provisions of the bill would result in increased revenue to the state in the amounts shown in the table above. Based on the analysis of TLC, it is assumed any costs or duties associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 362 Texas Lottery Commission 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 362 Texas Lottery Commission LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, MW, RAN, AG, TG JOB, KJG, MW, RAN, AG, TG