LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 19, 2021 TO: Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3097 by Stephenson (Relating to entitlement of certain municipalities to receive tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Section 351.157, Tax Code, regarding municipalities eligible for additional entitlement to state sales tax and local mixed beverage tax revenue for qualified projects. The bill would amend Section 351.157(e) to extend the date of project commencement required to receive revenue under the section from before September 1, 2023, to before September 1, 2025. The bill would add Section 351.157(f) to clarify that a city commences a qualified project on the date the city by ordinance or resolution authorizes the issuance of bonds or other obligations related to the project or executes or amends a contract or interlocal agreement related to the project.Absent the extension of time for project commencement proposed by the bill, it would be expected that cities would take action for project commencement sufficient to meet the date for entitlement to revenue provided by current law. Consequently, the bill would have no fiscal implications for the state.The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, assuming it received the requisite two-thirds majority votes in both houses of the Legislature. Otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2021. Local Government ImpactNo fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AJL, BRI, KK, SD LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 19, 2021 TO: Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3097 by Stephenson (Relating to entitlement of certain municipalities to receive tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3097 by Stephenson (Relating to entitlement of certain municipalities to receive tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project.), 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 HB3097 by Stephenson (Relating to entitlement of certain municipalities to receive tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project.), As Engrossed HB3097 by Stephenson (Relating to entitlement of certain municipalities to receive tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Section 351.157, Tax Code, regarding municipalities eligible for additional entitlement to state sales tax and local mixed beverage tax revenue for qualified projects. The bill would amend Section 351.157(e) to extend the date of project commencement required to receive revenue under the section from before September 1, 2023, to before September 1, 2025. The bill would add Section 351.157(f) to clarify that a city commences a qualified project on the date the city by ordinance or resolution authorizes the issuance of bonds or other obligations related to the project or executes or amends a contract or interlocal agreement related to the project.Absent the extension of time for project commencement proposed by the bill, it would be expected that cities would take action for project commencement sufficient to meet the date for entitlement to revenue provided by current law. Consequently, the bill would have no fiscal implications for the state.The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, assuming it received the requisite two-thirds majority votes in both houses of the Legislature. Otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2021. Absent the extension of time for project commencement proposed by the bill, it would be expected that cities would take action for project commencement sufficient to meet the date for entitlement to revenue provided by current law. Consequently, the bill would have no fiscal implications for the state.The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, assuming it received the requisite two-thirds majority votes in both houses of the Legislature. Otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2021. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AJL, BRI, KK, SD JMc, AJL, BRI, KK, SD