TO:	Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1296 by Schwertner (Relating to the approval of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.), As Introduced

Based on the analysis of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.

Local Government Impact

The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time.