LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 28, 2015 TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1633 by Romero, Jr. (Relating to application and notification requirements for a permit to drill an oil or gas well in or near an easement held by the Texas Department of Transportation.), As Passed 2nd House No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Natural Resources Code to require that the Railroad Commission (RRC) adopt rules to require a drilling permit application include an affirmation as to whether or not the well will be located within, or within 50 yards of, an easement held by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The bill would require the RRC to send such an application to TxDOT within 14 days of receipt. TxDOT indicates bill provisions could be reasonably absorbed within that agency's existing resources. The RRC estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:455 Railroad Commission, 601 Department of Transportation LBB Staff: UP, TB, SZ, ZS, TL
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 28, 2015
TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1633 by Romero, Jr. (Relating to application and notification requirements for a permit to drill an oil or gas well in or near an easement held by the Texas Department of Transportation.), As Passed 2nd House
TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1633 by Romero, Jr. (Relating to application and notification requirements for a permit to drill an oil or gas well in or near an easement held by the Texas Department of Transportation.), As Passed 2nd House
Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB1633 by Romero, Jr. (Relating to application and notification requirements for a permit to drill an oil or gas well in or near an easement held by the Texas Department of Transportation.), As Passed 2nd House
HB1633 by Romero, Jr. (Relating to application and notification requirements for a permit to drill an oil or gas well in or near an easement held by the Texas Department of Transportation.), As Passed 2nd House
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Natural Resources Code to require that the Railroad Commission (RRC) adopt rules to require a drilling permit application include an affirmation as to whether or not the well will be located within, or within 50 yards of, an easement held by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The bill would require the RRC to send such an application to TxDOT within 14 days of receipt. TxDOT indicates bill provisions could be reasonably absorbed within that agency's existing resources. The RRC estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with implementing the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 455 Railroad Commission, 601 Department of Transportation
455 Railroad Commission, 601 Department of Transportation
LBB Staff: UP, TB, SZ, ZS, TL
UP, TB, SZ, ZS, TL