LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 13, 2015 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2647 by Ashby (Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Water Code relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining. The Railroad Commission and the Public Utility Commission indicate that to the extent the bill amends limitations as described, no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated. Local Government Impact There may be administrative and hearing costs to groundwater conservation districts; however the fiscal impact would vary depending on the number of petitions filed and the district's available resources. Source Agencies:455 Railroad Commission, 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas LBB Staff: UP, TB, SZ, KVe
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 13, 2015
TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2647 by Ashby (Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2647 by Ashby (Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining.), As Engrossed
Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development
Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2647 by Ashby (Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining.), As Engrossed
HB2647 by Ashby (Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining.), 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 Water Code relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining. The Railroad Commission and the Public Utility Commission indicate that to the extent the bill amends limitations as described, no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
There may be administrative and hearing costs to groundwater conservation districts; however the fiscal impact would vary depending on the number of petitions filed and the district's available resources.
Source Agencies: 455 Railroad Commission, 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas
455 Railroad Commission, 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas
LBB Staff: UP, TB, SZ, KVe
UP, TB, SZ, KVe