LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 12, 2015 TO: Honorable Carol Alvarado, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB837 by Watson (Relating to a common characteristic or use project in and to the establishment of a public improvement district in certain municipalities.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Local Government Code to expand the bracket of entities permitted to undertake a project under Section 372.0035 that confers a special benefit on areas that share a common characteristic or use. The bill specifies requirements for a petition for the establishment of a public improvement district. Local Government Impact It is assumed that a local governmental entity would undertake a project only if sufficient funds were available or it would not result in a negative fiscal impact; therefore, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, KVe, SD, EK LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 12, 2015 TO: Honorable Carol Alvarado, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB837 by Watson (Relating to a common characteristic or use project in and to the establishment of a public improvement district in certain municipalities.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Carol Alvarado, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB837 by Watson (Relating to a common characteristic or use project in and to the establishment of a public improvement district in certain municipalities.), As Engrossed Honorable Carol Alvarado, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs Honorable Carol Alvarado, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB837 by Watson (Relating to a common characteristic or use project in and to the establishment of a public improvement district in certain municipalities.), As Engrossed SB837 by Watson (Relating to a common characteristic or use project in and to the establishment of a public improvement district in certain municipalities.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Local Government Code to expand the bracket of entities permitted to undertake a project under Section 372.0035 that confers a special benefit on areas that share a common characteristic or use. The bill specifies requirements for a petition for the establishment of a public improvement district. Local Government Impact It is assumed that a local governmental entity would undertake a project only if sufficient funds were available or it would not result in a negative fiscal impact; therefore, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, KVe, SD, EK UP, KVe, SD, EK