LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 25, 2011 TO: Honorable Rob Eissler, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2349 by Larson (Relating to the authority of independent school districts to invest in corporate bonds.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. Local Government Impact The bill would authorize school districts with a student population of at least 50,000 in average daily attendance to invest in corporate bonds, debentures, and similar debt obligations as long as these products received a qualified rating from a nationally recognized investment rating firm. According to the Texas Education Agency there are currently 14 school districts that have 50,000 or more students in average daily attendance. Fiscal implications for affected school districts would vary depending upon local investment decisions. Source Agencies:701 Central Education Agency LBB Staff: JOB, LXH, JSp LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 25, 2011 TO: Honorable Rob Eissler, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2349 by Larson (Relating to the authority of independent school districts to invest in corporate bonds.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Rob Eissler, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2349 by Larson (Relating to the authority of independent school districts to invest in corporate bonds.), As Introduced Honorable Rob Eissler, Chair, House Committee on Public Education Honorable Rob Eissler, Chair, House Committee on Public Education John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2349 by Larson (Relating to the authority of independent school districts to invest in corporate bonds.), As Introduced HB2349 by Larson (Relating to the authority of independent school districts to invest in corporate bonds.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. Local Government Impact The bill would authorize school districts with a student population of at least 50,000 in average daily attendance to invest in corporate bonds, debentures, and similar debt obligations as long as these products received a qualified rating from a nationally recognized investment rating firm. According to the Texas Education Agency there are currently 14 school districts that have 50,000 or more students in average daily attendance. Fiscal implications for affected school districts would vary depending upon local investment decisions. Source Agencies: 701 Central Education Agency 701 Central Education Agency LBB Staff: JOB, LXH, JSp JOB, LXH, JSp