LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 8, 2011 TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3309 by Rodriguez, Eddie (Relating to the authority to set maximum weights for state highways, roads, and bridges.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Section 621.102, Transportation Code, to authorize the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), rather than the Texas Transportation Commission as authorized under current law, to set maximum weights for state highways, roads, and bridges. Based on the information provided by TxDOT, it is assumed any costs or duties associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within 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, TG LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 8, 2011 TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3309 by Rodriguez, Eddie (Relating to the authority to set maximum weights for state highways, roads, and bridges.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3309 by Rodriguez, Eddie (Relating to the authority to set maximum weights for state highways, roads, and bridges.), As Introduced Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB3309 by Rodriguez, Eddie (Relating to the authority to set maximum weights for state highways, roads, and bridges.), As Introduced HB3309 by Rodriguez, Eddie (Relating to the authority to set maximum weights for state highways, roads, and bridges.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Section 621.102, Transportation Code, to authorize the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), rather than the Texas Transportation Commission as authorized under current law, to set maximum weights for state highways, roads, and bridges. Based on the information provided by TxDOT, it is assumed any costs or duties associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would amend Section 621.102, Transportation Code, to authorize the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), rather than the Texas Transportation Commission as authorized under current law, to set maximum weights for state highways, roads, and bridges. Based on the information provided by TxDOT, it is assumed any costs or duties associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within 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, TG JOB, KJG, TG