Honorable Chris Paddie, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1501 by Dean (relating to certain regulations adopted by a governmental entity restricting the use of a natural gas or propane appliance or other system or component.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Texas Government Code relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities restricting the use of natural gas or propane.
According to the Office of the Attorney General and the Public Utility Commission, any additional work resulting from the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within current resources.
According to the Texas Facilities Commission, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the Railroad Commission, no fiscal impact is anticipated from the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Municipal League, no significant fiscal impact to municipalities is anticipated.
According to the Texas Association of Counties, no significant fiscal impact to counties is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
302 Office of the Attorney General, 303 Facilities Commission, 455 Railroad Commission, 473 Public Utility Commission of Texas, 475 Office of Public Utility Counsel