LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 14, 2017 TO: Honorable Lyle Larson, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1862 by Lucio III (Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Water Code to designate certain rivers or stream segments as unique ecological value. The bill would prohibit a state agency or political subdivision of the state from financing the actual construction of a reservoir in the designated segment. It does not affect the ability of a state agency or political subdivision the ability to construct, operate, maintain, or replace a weir, water diversion, flood control, drainage or water supply system, low water crossing or a recreational facility. The bill would not alter any existing property rights of affected landowners. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, SZ, GG, BM, PM
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 14, 2017
TO: Honorable Lyle Larson, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1862 by Lucio III (Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Lyle Larson, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB1862 by Lucio III (Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value.), As Introduced
Honorable Lyle Larson, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
Honorable Lyle Larson, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB1862 by Lucio III (Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value.), As Introduced
HB1862 by Lucio III (Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Water Code to designate certain rivers or stream segments as unique ecological value. The bill would prohibit a state agency or political subdivision of the state from financing the actual construction of a reservoir in the designated segment. It does not affect the ability of a state agency or political subdivision the ability to construct, operate, maintain, or replace a weir, water diversion, flood control, drainage or water supply system, low water crossing or a recreational facility. The bill would not alter any existing property rights of affected landowners.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
LBB Staff: UP, SZ, GG, BM, PM
UP, SZ, GG, BM, PM