LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 8, 2011 TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB314 by Hardcastle (Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 81 as the Corporal David Slaton Memorial Highway.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to design, construct, anderect highway markers designating a portion of U.S. Highway 81 as the Corporal David Slaton Memorial Highway, subject to Section 225.021 (c), Transportation Code. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise the bill would take effect on September 1, 2011. Section 225.021 (c), Transportation Code, specifies that TxDOT is not required to design, construct, or erect the marker unless a grant or donation of funds is made to the department to cover the cost. Based on the analysis of TxDOT, it is assumed any duties associated with the implementation of 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:601 Department of Transportation LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, MW, TG LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 8, 2011 TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB314 by Hardcastle (Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 81 as the Corporal David Slaton Memorial Highway.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB314 by Hardcastle (Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 81 as the Corporal David Slaton Memorial Highway.), As Engrossed Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB314 by Hardcastle (Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 81 as the Corporal David Slaton Memorial Highway.), As Engrossed HB314 by Hardcastle (Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 81 as the Corporal David Slaton Memorial Highway.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to design, construct, anderect highway markers designating a portion of U.S. Highway 81 as the Corporal David Slaton Memorial Highway, subject to Section 225.021 (c), Transportation Code. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise the bill would take effect on September 1, 2011. Section 225.021 (c), Transportation Code, specifies that TxDOT is not required to design, construct, or erect the marker unless a grant or donation of funds is made to the department to cover the cost. Based on the analysis of TxDOT, it is assumed any duties associated with the implementation of the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources. The bill would require the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to design, construct, anderect highway markers designating a portion of U.S. Highway 81 as the Corporal David Slaton Memorial Highway, subject to Section 225.021 (c), Transportation Code. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise the bill would take effect on September 1, 2011. Section 225.021 (c), Transportation Code, specifies that TxDOT is not required to design, construct, or erect the marker unless a grant or donation of funds is made to the department to cover the cost. Based on the analysis of TxDOT, it is assumed any duties associated with the implementation of 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: 601 Department of Transportation 601 Department of Transportation LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, MW, TG JOB, KJG, MW, TG