LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
                              Austin, Texas
                                     
                    FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session
  
                              April 2, 2001
  
  
          TO:  Honorable Clyde Alexander, Chair, House Committee on
               Transportation
  
        FROM:  John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
  
       IN RE:  SB925  by Brown, J. E. "Buster" (Relating to the
               procurement powers of certain navigation districts and
               port authorities.), As Engrossed
  
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*  No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.                    *
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Local Government Impact
  
The bill would authorize certain navigation districts and port
authorities to use methods for certain purchases and contracts valued at
$25,000 or more, in addition to competitive bidding, as outlined for
school districts. Other methods include competitive sealed proposals,
catalogue purchases, interlocal contracts, and design-build contracts.

Eligible districts and authorities would experience a cost savings on
purchases and contracts by having the option to use the most
cost-effective purchasing method. Savings would vary depending on the
specifics of the purchases and contracts. Some purchases could yield a
minimal savings while others could have the potential to be somewhat
significant.
  
  
Source Agencies:   
LBB Staff:         JK, SD, CL, DB