LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session April 2, 2001 TO: Honorable Ron Wilson, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB484 by Duncan (Relating to the review of plans and specifications and the inspection of buildings or facilities for the purpose of eliminating architectural barriers encountered by persons with disabilities.), As Engrossed ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** The bill requires the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to issue certificates of registration to third party plan reviewers and inspectors and to contract with state agencies and political subdivisions to perform plan reviews and inspections. TDLR would receive revenues from charging a fee for the certificates of registration. The agency estimates there would be a reduction in the number of architectural barrier plans to be reviewed by the agency and a reduction in the number of buildings or facilities to be inspected for architectural barriers by agency staff. It is assumed that the agency would adjust its fees to cover the any costs or revenue losses due to the implementation of the bill. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Local governments can perform these reviews and inspections in-house or outsource. The costs will be similar to the current costs they expend to have TDLR perform these reviews and inspections. Source Agencies: 452 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, 303 General Services Commission LBB Staff: JK, SD, RB, RT, DE