LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 4, 2013 TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB281 by Estes (Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 279, Acts of the 56th Legislature, Regular Session, 1959, to authorize the Red River Authority board of directors to meet by conference call, videoconference call, or through Internet communications. The bill would amend Section 25, Chapter 279, Acts of the 56th Legislature, Regular Session, 1959, to provide that the Authority would not be authorized to regulate or control underground water or underground water rights by condemnation, or purchase to develop, regulate or control the use in any manner. Local Government Impact According to the Red River Authority, no fiscal impact to the authority is anticipated. According to the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, no fiscal impact to local soil and water conservation districts is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, SZ, TP LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 4, 2013 TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB281 by Estes (Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB281 by Estes (Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.), As Engrossed 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 SB281 by Estes (Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.), As Engrossed SB281 by Estes (Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 279, Acts of the 56th Legislature, Regular Session, 1959, to authorize the Red River Authority board of directors to meet by conference call, videoconference call, or through Internet communications. The bill would amend Section 25, Chapter 279, Acts of the 56th Legislature, Regular Session, 1959, to provide that the Authority would not be authorized to regulate or control underground water or underground water rights by condemnation, or purchase to develop, regulate or control the use in any manner. Local Government Impact According to the Red River Authority, no fiscal impact to the authority is anticipated. According to the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, no fiscal impact to local soil and water conservation districts is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, SZ, TP UP, SZ, TP