LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session April 24, 2001 TO: Honorable Clyde Alexander, Chair, House Committee on Transportation FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1831 by Pickett (Relating to the general power of the Texas Department of Transportation to contract.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** The bill would amend the Transportation Code to allow the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to contract with any public or private entity to carry out the department's powers, duties, and responsibilities. The bill would require TxDOT to adopt policies and procedures consistent with applicable state procurement practices for soliciting and awarding the contracts. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated because any savings realized from implementing the provisions of the bill would be used to fund other transportation related projects. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2001. Local Government Impact The bill would allow TxDOT to contract with local units of government. It is estimated that the bill would allow units of local government to realize significant revenue increases through project and service contracts and significant cost savings from a reduction in legal counsel activity. Source Agencies: 601 Texas Department of Transportation LBB Staff: JK, JO, RT, MW