LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 4, 2017 TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1179 by Nelson (Relating to purchasing and contracting practices of coordinated county transportation authorities.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code relating to the negotiation of contracts without competitive sealed bids or proposals. The bill would clarify that items from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies (i.e., gas, water and other utility services, and captive replacement parts or components for equipment) may be purchased without competitive sealed bids or proposals. Local Government Impact According to Denton County Transportation Authority, no fiscal impact is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, AG, GG, BM LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 4, 2017 TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1179 by Nelson (Relating to purchasing and contracting practices of coordinated county transportation authorities.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1179 by Nelson (Relating to purchasing and contracting practices of coordinated county transportation authorities.), As Introduced Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB1179 by Nelson (Relating to purchasing and contracting practices of coordinated county transportation authorities.), As Introduced SB1179 by Nelson (Relating to purchasing and contracting practices of coordinated county transportation authorities.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code relating to the negotiation of contracts without competitive sealed bids or proposals. The bill would clarify that items from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies (i.e., gas, water and other utility services, and captive replacement parts or components for equipment) may be purchased without competitive sealed bids or proposals. Local Government Impact According to Denton County Transportation Authority, no fiscal impact is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: UP, AG, GG, BM UP, AG, GG, BM