LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 13, 2011 TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB816 by Lucio (Relating to the appointment and recommendations of the Border Trade Advisory Committee.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Section 201.114, Transportation Code, to add the port director of the Port of Brownsville or the port director's designee to the membership of the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC). The bill would add maritime ports to the list of factors required to be considered in making recommendations regarding border trade transportation issues. Based on the analysis of the Texas Department of Transportation, 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 significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:601 Department of Transportation LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, KM, TG LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 13, 2011 TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB816 by Lucio (Relating to the appointment and recommendations of the Border Trade Advisory Committee.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB816 by Lucio (Relating to the appointment and recommendations of the Border Trade Advisory Committee.), As Engrossed 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 SB816 by Lucio (Relating to the appointment and recommendations of the Border Trade Advisory Committee.), As Engrossed SB816 by Lucio (Relating to the appointment and recommendations of the Border Trade Advisory Committee.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Section 201.114, Transportation Code, to add the port director of the Port of Brownsville or the port director's designee to the membership of the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC). The bill would add maritime ports to the list of factors required to be considered in making recommendations regarding border trade transportation issues. Based on the analysis of the Texas Department of Transportation, 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 201.114, Transportation Code, to add the port director of the Port of Brownsville or the port director's designee to the membership of the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC). The bill would add maritime ports to the list of factors required to be considered in making recommendations regarding border trade transportation issues. Based on the analysis of the Texas Department of Transportation, 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 significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 601 Department of Transportation 601 Department of Transportation LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, KM, TG JOB, KJG, KM, TG