LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 11, 2013 TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2744 by Phillips (Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning the transfer of exotic species to certain transfers of water that supply populous areas.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code concerning water transfers without exotic fish or shellfish. The bill would provide that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) may not require a permit for certain water transferred, provided the water does not contain exotic harmful fish or shellfish, under conditions as described. TPWD indicates that the department does not anticipate any additional costs or changes in revenue as a result of the bill's provisions. The bill would take immediate effect if the bill receives two-thirds the vote in both houses. Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2013. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:802 Parks and Wildlife Department LBB Staff: UP, TB, SZ
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 11, 2013
TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2744 by Phillips (Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning the transfer of exotic species to certain transfers of water that supply populous areas.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2744 by Phillips (Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning the transfer of exotic species to certain transfers of water that supply populous areas.), As Introduced
Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2744 by Phillips (Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning the transfer of exotic species to certain transfers of water that supply populous areas.), As Introduced
HB2744 by Phillips (Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning the transfer of exotic species to certain transfers of water that supply populous areas.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code concerning water transfers without exotic fish or shellfish. The bill would provide that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) may not require a permit for certain water transferred, provided the water does not contain exotic harmful fish or shellfish, under conditions as described. TPWD indicates that the department does not anticipate any additional costs or changes in revenue as a result of the bill's provisions. The bill would take immediate effect if the bill receives two-thirds the vote in both houses. Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2013.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 802 Parks and Wildlife Department
802 Parks and Wildlife Department
LBB Staff: UP, TB, SZ
UP, TB, SZ