LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 26, 2013 TO: Honorable Jimmie Don Aycock, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2716 by Eiland (Relating to the investment authority of certain independent school districts.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would exempt a school district with a general fund balance greater than four times the district's average monthly operating expenses from the requirements of Subchapter A, Chapter 2256, Government Code. Local Government Impact This bill would provide certain school districts with more investment options. Based on the analysis of the Texas Education Agency, approximately 550 to 650 school districts could be exempted from current law requirements under the bill. Any administrative costs would be dependent on the number and types of investments and would be voluntary on the part of the district. Source Agencies:701 Central Education Agency LBB Staff: UP, JBi, JSc LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 26, 2013 TO: Honorable Jimmie Don Aycock, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2716 by Eiland (Relating to the investment authority of certain independent school districts.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Jimmie Don Aycock, Chair, House Committee on Public Education FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2716 by Eiland (Relating to the investment authority of certain independent school districts.), As Introduced Honorable Jimmie Don Aycock, Chair, House Committee on Public Education Honorable Jimmie Don Aycock, Chair, House Committee on Public Education Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2716 by Eiland (Relating to the investment authority of certain independent school districts.), As Introduced HB2716 by Eiland (Relating to the investment authority of certain independent school districts.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would exempt a school district with a general fund balance greater than four times the district's average monthly operating expenses from the requirements of Subchapter A, Chapter 2256, Government Code. Local Government Impact This bill would provide certain school districts with more investment options. Based on the analysis of the Texas Education Agency, approximately 550 to 650 school districts could be exempted from current law requirements under the bill. Any administrative costs would be dependent on the number and types of investments and would be voluntary on the part of the district. Source Agencies: 701 Central Education Agency 701 Central Education Agency LBB Staff: UP, JBi, JSc UP, JBi, JSc