LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 30, 2015 TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1934 by Kacal (Relating to the Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Agriculture Code to provide that the Beef Promotion and Research Council (BPRC) of Texas may conduct meetings by telephone conference call, subject to notification requirements as described. Open meetings would have real-time audibility requirements and tape recordings would be available afterwards. The Texas Department of Agriculture indicates the agency could reasonably absorb any costs related to implementing bill provisions within the agency's existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:551 Department of Agriculture LBB Staff: UP, TB, SZ LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 30, 2015 TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1934 by Kacal (Relating to the Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1934 by Kacal (Relating to the Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas.), As Engrossed Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1934 by Kacal (Relating to the Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas.), As Engrossed HB1934 by Kacal (Relating to the Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Agriculture Code to provide that the Beef Promotion and Research Council (BPRC) of Texas may conduct meetings by telephone conference call, subject to notification requirements as described. Open meetings would have real-time audibility requirements and tape recordings would be available afterwards. The Texas Department of Agriculture indicates the agency could reasonably absorb any costs related to implementing bill provisions within the agency's existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 551 Department of Agriculture 551 Department of Agriculture LBB Staff: UP, TB, SZ UP, TB, SZ