LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 18, 2013 TO: Honorable René Oliveira, Chair, House Committee On Business & Industry FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1929 by Oliveira (Relating to business entities and associations.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. This bill would amend various chapters of the Business Organizations Code relating to business entities and associations. Under provisions of the bill, amendments are made to certificates of organization, limiting or eliminating liability in partnerships and limited liability companies, distributions by corporations, company agreements, the power of series, and the provision of rights to third persons in partnerships agreements. The bill would also repeal Section 24.003(c) of the Business and Commerce Code, relating to the insolvency of partnerships. The Comptroller of Public Accounts and the Secretary of State indicate the provisions of the bill could be implemented within existing resources. This bill would take effect on September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 307 Secretary of State LBB Staff: UP, RB, EP, CK LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 18, 2013 TO: Honorable René Oliveira, Chair, House Committee On Business & Industry FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1929 by Oliveira (Relating to business entities and associations.), As Introduced TO: Honorable René Oliveira, Chair, House Committee On Business & Industry FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1929 by Oliveira (Relating to business entities and associations.), As Introduced Honorable René Oliveira, Chair, House Committee On Business & Industry Honorable René Oliveira, Chair, House Committee On Business & Industry Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1929 by Oliveira (Relating to business entities and associations.), As Introduced HB1929 by Oliveira (Relating to business entities and associations.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. This bill would amend various chapters of the Business Organizations Code relating to business entities and associations. Under provisions of the bill, amendments are made to certificates of organization, limiting or eliminating liability in partnerships and limited liability companies, distributions by corporations, company agreements, the power of series, and the provision of rights to third persons in partnerships agreements. The bill would also repeal Section 24.003(c) of the Business and Commerce Code, relating to the insolvency of partnerships. The Comptroller of Public Accounts and the Secretary of State indicate the provisions of the bill could be implemented within existing resources. This bill would take effect on September 1, 2013. This bill would amend various chapters of the Business Organizations Code relating to business entities and associations. Under provisions of the bill, amendments are made to certificates of organization, limiting or eliminating liability in partnerships and limited liability companies, distributions by corporations, company agreements, the power of series, and the provision of rights to third persons in partnerships agreements. The bill would also repeal Section 24.003(c) of the Business and Commerce Code, relating to the insolvency of partnerships. The Comptroller of Public Accounts and the Secretary of State indicate the provisions of the bill could be implemented within existing resources. This bill would take effect on September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 307 Secretary of State 302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 307 Secretary of State LBB Staff: UP, RB, EP, CK UP, RB, EP, CK