LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 18, 2021 TO: Honorable Ken King, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1728 by Smithee (Relating to partnerships between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and nonprofit entities to promote hunting and fishing by certain veterans.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code to allow the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to partner with one or more non-profit organizations which serve veterans for the purpose of promoting hunting and fishing among veterans. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2021.Based on information provided by TPWD, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 802 Parks and Wildlife Department LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AJL, MW, PBO LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 18, 2021 TO: Honorable Ken King, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1728 by Smithee (Relating to partnerships between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and nonprofit entities to promote hunting and fishing by certain veterans.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Ken King, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1728 by Smithee (Relating to partnerships between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and nonprofit entities to promote hunting and fishing by certain veterans.), As Introduced Honorable Ken King, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism Honorable Ken King, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1728 by Smithee (Relating to partnerships between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and nonprofit entities to promote hunting and fishing by certain veterans.), As Introduced HB1728 by Smithee (Relating to partnerships between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and nonprofit entities to promote hunting and fishing by certain veterans.), 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 Parks and Wildlife Code to allow the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to partner with one or more non-profit organizations which serve veterans for the purpose of promoting hunting and fishing among veterans. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2021.Based on information provided by TPWD, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2021.Based on information provided by TPWD, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. Based on information provided by TPWD, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 802 Parks and Wildlife Department 802 Parks and Wildlife Department LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AJL, MW, PBO JMc, AJL, MW, PBO