LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session April 9, 2001 TO: Honorable David Swinford, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock 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.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted ************************************************************************** * 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