LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session May 7, 2001 TO: Honorable J.E. "Buster" Brown, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2246 by Ellis, Dan (Relating to the regulation of the purchase and sale of timber; providing a penalty.), As Engrossed ************************************************************************** * No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** The bill will not have a fiscal or administrative impact on the Texas Forest Service (TFS). Texas Forest Service personnel work closely with local law officers and District Attorneys on timber theft issues as a part of their regular duties; the bill should not have a fiscal or administrative effect on their regular duties. Local Government Impact This bill may generate additional income as a result of increased fines. Source Agencies: 576 Texas Forest Service LBB Staff: JK, CL, JW