LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 21, 2025 TO: Honorable Tom Craddick, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3720 by Thompson (Relating to the construction of bridges in Harris County.), As Introduced Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB3720, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($85,000,000) through the biennium ending August 31, 2027. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill. General Revenue-Related Funds, Five- Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact toGeneral Revenue Related Funds2026($85,000,000)2027$02028$02029$02030$0All Funds, Five-Year Impact: Fiscal Year Probable Savings/(Cost) fromGeneral Revenue Fund12026($85,000,000)2027$02028$02029$02030$0 Fiscal AnalysisThe bill would require the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to plan, design, and construct two rail-roadway grade separation projects at two locations off of the state highway system in Harris County. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2025.
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 21, 2025
TO: Honorable Tom Craddick, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3720 by Thompson (Relating to the construction of bridges in Harris County.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Tom Craddick, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3720 by Thompson (Relating to the construction of bridges in Harris County.), As Introduced
Honorable Tom Craddick, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Honorable Tom Craddick, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB3720 by Thompson (Relating to the construction of bridges in Harris County.), As Introduced
HB3720 by Thompson (Relating to the construction of bridges in Harris County.), As Introduced
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB3720, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($85,000,000) through the biennium ending August 31, 2027. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB3720, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($85,000,000) through the biennium ending August 31, 2027. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
General Revenue-Related Funds, Five- Year Impact:
2026 ($85,000,000)
2027 $0
2028 $0
2029 $0
2030 $0
All Funds, Five-Year Impact:
2026 ($85,000,000)
2027 $0
2028 $0
2029 $0
2030 $0
Fiscal Analysis
The bill would require the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to plan, design, and construct two rail-roadway grade separation projects at two locations off of the state highway system in Harris County. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2025.
Methodology
TxDOT estimates the cost to complete both projects required by the bill would be $85.0 million, excluding expenses for right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation. For the purposes of this analysis, it is assumed implementation of the bill would require a specific legislative appropriation to TxDOT from the General Revenue Fund. Note: Transportation Code, Section 201.703(b) stipulates that state money may not be used exclusively for the construction of a road not on the state highway system. It is assumed financial contributions from federal, local, and/or private funding sources would be required for TxDOT to implement the provisions of the bill. The availability of non-state funding sources for these purposes is unknown at this time.
Note: Transportation Code, Section 201.703(b) stipulates that state money may not be used exclusively for the construction of a road not on the state highway system. It is assumed financial contributions from federal, local, and/or private funding sources would be required for TxDOT to implement the provisions of the bill. The availability of non-state funding sources for these purposes is unknown at this time.
Local Government Impact
The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time. Pursuant to Transportation Code, Section 201.703(b), it is assumed a contribution of local funds may be required to implement the legislation.
Source Agencies: b > td > 601 Department of Transportation
601 Department of Transportation
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AAL, GDZ, TG
JMc, AAL, GDZ, TG