LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 76th Regular Session April 9, 1999 TO: Honorable David Counts, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB 2956 by Solomons (relating to the authority of certain fresh water supply districts to conduct contract elections), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** Local Government Impact The bill could save the district the cost of an election in cases where a separate election would otherwise be required. The savings would depend on the population of the district. Based on a recent survey of local governments, the median cost of a local election is estimated at $.52 per capita. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, DE, TL