LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 6, 2021 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Finance FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1122 by Zaffirini (Relating to participation in the comptroller's contracts for travel services.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 2171 of the Government Code regarding travel and vehicle fleet services to expand the list of entities eligible to take part in the Comptroller's contracts for travel services. The bill would also remove language authorizing the Comptroller to charge a fee to certain entities participating in the Comptroller's contracts for travel services.According to the Comptroller, the provisions of the bill that would expand the number of entities eligible to participate in the Comptroller's contracts for travel services could result in a decrease in state and local government purchasing costs; however, the amount of the decrease cannot be determined at this time. Any costs to implement the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government ImpactThe Texas Association of Counties anticipates a potential positive fiscal impact to counties, but the impact is not estimated to be significant.According to the City of Houston, the fiscal impact to the city cannot be determined at this time. Source Agencies: b > td > 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, KK, LCO, MBO, SMAT, AF
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 6, 2021
TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Finance FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1122 by Zaffirini (Relating to participation in the comptroller's contracts for travel services.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Finance
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB1122 by Zaffirini (Relating to participation in the comptroller's contracts for travel services.), As Introduced
Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Finance
Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Finance
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB1122 by Zaffirini (Relating to participation in the comptroller's contracts for travel services.), As Introduced
SB1122 by Zaffirini (Relating to participation in the comptroller's contracts for travel services.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 2171 of the Government Code regarding travel and vehicle fleet services to expand the list of entities eligible to take part in the Comptroller's contracts for travel services. The bill would also remove language authorizing the Comptroller to charge a fee to certain entities participating in the Comptroller's contracts for travel services.According to the Comptroller, the provisions of the bill that would expand the number of entities eligible to participate in the Comptroller's contracts for travel services could result in a decrease in state and local government purchasing costs; however, the amount of the decrease cannot be determined at this time. Any costs to implement the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
The Texas Association of Counties anticipates a potential positive fiscal impact to counties, but the impact is not estimated to be significant.According to the City of Houston, the fiscal impact to the city cannot be determined at this time.
Source Agencies: b > td > 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts
304 Comptroller of Public Accounts
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, KK, LCO, MBO, SMAT, AF
JMc, KK, LCO, MBO, SMAT, AF