LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 19, 2021 TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB4107 by Burrows (Relating to the notice of entry for the purpose of exercising the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Natural Resources Code to require a common carrier, as defined in 111.002, to make a good faith effort to negotiate with a property owner the route or location of a pipeline or incidental facility on the owner's property. The bill would also require an agent of a common carrier to receive written permission from the property owner before entering the property for the purpose of making a preliminary survey for the use of the power of eminent domain and abide by certain conditions once permission is granted. Based on information provided by the Railroad Commission and the Department of Transportation, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources.The bill would apply only to condemnation proceedings in which a petition has been filed on or after the effective date, or September 1, 2021. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 455 Railroad Commission, 601 Department of Transportation LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SMAT, DA, AJL
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 19, 2021
TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB4107 by Burrows (Relating to the notice of entry for the purpose of exercising the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB4107 by Burrows (Relating to the notice of entry for the purpose of exercising the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline.), As Engrossed
Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB4107 by Burrows (Relating to the notice of entry for the purpose of exercising the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline.), As Engrossed
HB4107 by Burrows (Relating to the notice of entry for the purpose of exercising the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Natural Resources Code to require a common carrier, as defined in 111.002, to make a good faith effort to negotiate with a property owner the route or location of a pipeline or incidental facility on the owner's property. The bill would also require an agent of a common carrier to receive written permission from the property owner before entering the property for the purpose of making a preliminary survey for the use of the power of eminent domain and abide by certain conditions once permission is granted. Based on information provided by the Railroad Commission and the Department of Transportation, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources.The bill would apply only to condemnation proceedings in which a petition has been filed on or after the effective date, or September 1, 2021.
The bill would apply only to condemnation proceedings in which a petition has been filed on or after the effective date, or September 1, 2021.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: b > td > 455 Railroad Commission, 601 Department of Transportation
455 Railroad Commission, 601 Department of Transportation
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SMAT, DA, AJL
JMc, SMAT, DA, AJL