LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 9, 2013 TO: Honorable Juan Hinojosa, Chair, Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB837 by Ellis (Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to authorize the governing body of a municipality to require the owner of real property to keep the property free from a condition that constitutes a public nuisance. If an owner does not comply with a municipal ordinance or requirement within seven days of notice of a violation, a municipality may make the improvements required and charge the expenses to the owner of the property. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, KKR, TP LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 9, 2013 TO: Honorable Juan Hinojosa, Chair, Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB837 by Ellis (Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Juan Hinojosa, Chair, Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB837 by Ellis (Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions.), As Introduced Honorable Juan Hinojosa, Chair, Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Honorable Juan Hinojosa, Chair, Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB837 by Ellis (Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions.), As Introduced SB837 by Ellis (Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to authorize the governing body of a municipality to require the owner of real property to keep the property free from a condition that constitutes a public nuisance. If an owner does not comply with a municipal ordinance or requirement within seven days of notice of a violation, a municipality may make the improvements required and charge the expenses to the owner of the property. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, KKR, TP UP, KKR, TP