LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 11, 2021 TO: Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2201 by Ashby (Relating to the location of pits used in the production of oil and gas.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Railroad Commission to establish standards governing the locations for pits used by commercial oil and gas disposal facilities. Based on information provided by the Railroad Commission, 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 > 455 Railroad Commission LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AJL, MW, DA LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 11, 2021 TO: Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2201 by Ashby (Relating to the location of pits used in the production of oil and gas.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2201 by Ashby (Relating to the location of pits used in the production of oil and gas.), As Engrossed Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2201 by Ashby (Relating to the location of pits used in the production of oil and gas.), As Engrossed HB2201 by Ashby (Relating to the location of pits used in the production of oil and gas.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Railroad Commission to establish standards governing the locations for pits used by commercial oil and gas disposal facilities. Based on information provided by the Railroad Commission, 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 the Railroad Commission, 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 > 455 Railroad Commission 455 Railroad Commission LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AJL, MW, DA JMc, AJL, MW, DA