LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 16, 2015 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB932 by Fraser (Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for federal proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. This bill would amend the Utilities Code relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for federal proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers. Based on information provided by the Public Utility Commission, Office of Public Utility Counsel, and Office of the Attorney General, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:302 Office of the Attorney General, 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas, 475 Office of Public Utility Counsel LBB Staff: UP, SZ, NV, JLi, TBo LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 16, 2015 TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB932 by Fraser (Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for federal proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB932 by Fraser (Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for federal proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.), As Introduced 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 SB932 by Fraser (Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for federal proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.), As Introduced SB932 by Fraser (Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for federal proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. This bill would amend the Utilities Code relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for federal proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers. Based on information provided by the Public Utility Commission, Office of Public Utility Counsel, and Office of the Attorney General, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 302 Office of the Attorney General, 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas, 475 Office of Public Utility Counsel 302 Office of the Attorney General, 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas, 475 Office of Public Utility Counsel LBB Staff: UP, SZ, NV, JLi, TBo UP, SZ, NV, JLi, TBo