LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session
April 30, 2001
TO: Honorable Teel Bivins, Chair, Senate Committee on
Education
FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2006 by Naishtat (Relating to indoor air quality in
public school buildings.), As Engrossed
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* Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for *
* HB2006, As Engrossed: negative impact of $(112,506) through the *
* biennium ending August 31, 2003. *
* *
* The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal *
* basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of *
* the bill. *
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General Revenue-Related Funds, Five-Year Impact:
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* Fiscal Year Probable Net Positive/(Negative) *
* Impact to General Revenue Related *
* Funds *
* 2002 $(56,393) *
* 2003 (56,113) *
* 2004 (60,263) *
* 2005 (63,963) *
* 2006 (63,963) *
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All Funds, Five-Year Impact:
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*Fiscal Probable Probable Revenue Change in Number of *
* Year Savings/(Cost) from Gain/(Loss) from State Employees from *
* General Revenue Fund General Revenue Fund FY 2001 *
* 0001 0001 *
* 2002 $(102,143) $45,750 1.5 *
* 2003 (97,313) 41,200 2.0 *
* 2004 (97,313) 37,050 2.0 *
* 2005 (97,313) 33,350 2.0 *
* 2006 (97,313) 33,350 2.0 *
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Technology Impact
Programming for two databases at $7,600; two personal computers and a
laser printer
Fiscal Analysis
The Board of Health would be required to adopt rules according to the
provisions of the bill, including voluntary guidelines for indoor air
quality in public schools, and guidelines for ventilation and indoor air
pollution control systems.
The bill would require the Department of Health (TDH) to conduct a
statewide education program regarding the importance of and ways to
improve indoor air quality in public schools. TDH would establish by
rule criteria and checklists for assessing the indoor air quality of
public schools, and specify certain requirements regarding the
assessments including the consideration of potential health effects and
costs, certification of individuals to perform indoor air quality
assessments, and a certification fee of $50 for issuance or renewal of a
certificate.
School districts would be required to assess the indoor air quality of
each public school in their district by September 1, 2003.
Methodology
A three month start up period is assumed.
TDH estimated two additional FTEs would be needed to cover duties due to
implementation of the bill.
TDH estimated 615 school district employees and 300 private sector
consultants would become certified. $45,750 in new revenue from
certification fees is estimated for FY 2002. It is assumed
certifications would decrease by 10% in FYs 2003-04, and would remain
constant in FYs 2005-06.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), an indoor air quality
assessment required by the bill is estimated to cost $2,700 per
facility. TEA estimates 1,300 facilities would be required to be
assessed per year. TEA estimates the cost to perform the assessments
would be $3,510,000 (1,300 facilities x $2,700 estimated assessment cost
per facility) per year. The bill would also require reassessments,
therefore the school districts could have recurring costs. According to
TEA, school districts may reduce their costs by having school personnel
certified to perform assessments. School districts would be required to
pay the $50 certification fee for their employees. TEA also estimates
repair expenses per district could be up to $200,000, or more per year.
Source Agencies: 501 Texas Department of Health, 701 Texas
Education Agency
LBB Staff: JK, CT, HD, RM