LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 28, 2023 TO: Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2662 by Ashby (Relating to the administration of the broadband development office.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would redefine "broadband service" to align with federal standards. It would also classify areas of the state as either served, unserved, or underserved, and outline which grants may be used by each area.The bill would allow the Broadband Development Office to award grants for projects relating to education, training, community outreach, remote learning, telehealth, equipment purchases, or deployment of last-mile service that is subject to a federal commitment if the federal funding is forfeited by the receiving entity.It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SMAT, LCO, CSmi
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 28, 2023
TO: Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2662 by Ashby (Relating to the administration of the broadband development office.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2662 by Ashby (Relating to the administration of the broadband development office.), As Introduced
Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2662 by Ashby (Relating to the administration of the broadband development office.), As Introduced
HB2662 by Ashby (Relating to the administration of the broadband development office.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would redefine "broadband service" to align with federal standards. It would also classify areas of the state as either served, unserved, or underserved, and outline which grants may be used by each area.The bill would allow the Broadband Development Office to award grants for projects relating to education, training, community outreach, remote learning, telehealth, equipment purchases, or deployment of last-mile service that is subject to a federal commitment if the federal funding is forfeited by the receiving entity.It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
The bill would redefine "broadband service" to align with federal standards. It would also classify areas of the state as either served, unserved, or underserved, and outline which grants may be used by each area.
The bill would allow the Broadband Development Office to award grants for projects relating to education, training, community outreach, remote learning, telehealth, equipment purchases, or deployment of last-mile service that is subject to a federal commitment if the federal funding is forfeited by the receiving entity.
Local Government Impact
No significant 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, SMAT, LCO, CSmi
JMc, SMAT, LCO, CSmi