LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 14, 2015 TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3428 by Parker (Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Estates Code to authorize the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent with costs for the continued service being a liability of the decedent's estate. The bill would allow the utility to require a copy of the death certificate to validate continuation of service, but would also require late fees or collection fees to be suspended during this time. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas LBB Staff: UP, AG, GDz, JLi
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 14, 2015
TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3428 by Parker (Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3428 by Parker (Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent.), As Introduced
Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB3428 by Parker (Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent.), As Introduced
HB3428 by Parker (Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Estates Code to authorize the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent with costs for the continued service being a liability of the decedent's estate. The bill would allow the utility to require a copy of the death certificate to validate continuation of service, but would also require late fees or collection fees to be suspended during this time. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas
LBB Staff: UP, AG, GDz, JLi
UP, AG, GDz, JLi