LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 17, 2017 TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB928 by Rodríguez (Relating to the designation of portions of certain highways as the Tom Lea Trail.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code to require the Texas Historical Commission (THC) to cooperate with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to designate, interpret, and market portions of specified highways as the Tom Lea Trail. The bill would authorize TxDOT and THC to pursue federal funds dedicated to highway enhancement for the project. The bill would specify that TxDOT is not required to design, construct, or erect a highway marker unless a grant or donation of funds is made to cover the costs. Based on LBB's analysis of information provided by TxDOT and THC, it is assumed any costs associated with implementing the bill's provisions could be absorbed within current resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:601 Department of Transportation, 808 Historical Commission LBB Staff: UP, AG, TG, LBO, ASa
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 17, 2017
TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB928 by Rodríguez (Relating to the designation of portions of certain highways as the Tom Lea Trail.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Robert Nichols, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB928 by Rodríguez (Relating to the designation of portions of certain highways as the Tom Lea Trail.), 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
SB928 by Rodríguez (Relating to the designation of portions of certain highways as the Tom Lea Trail.), As Introduced
SB928 by Rodríguez (Relating to the designation of portions of certain highways as the Tom Lea Trail.), 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 Government Code to require the Texas Historical Commission (THC) to cooperate with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to designate, interpret, and market portions of specified highways as the Tom Lea Trail. The bill would authorize TxDOT and THC to pursue federal funds dedicated to highway enhancement for the project. The bill would specify that TxDOT is not required to design, construct, or erect a highway marker unless a grant or donation of funds is made to cover the costs. Based on LBB's analysis of information provided by TxDOT and THC, it is assumed any costs associated with implementing the bill's provisions could be absorbed within current resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 601 Department of Transportation, 808 Historical Commission
601 Department of Transportation, 808 Historical Commission
LBB Staff: UP, AG, TG, LBO, ASa
UP, AG, TG, LBO, ASa