LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
March 3, 2003

TO:
Honorable Robert Talton, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs
 
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB1207 by Kuempel (Relating to the enactment of certain municipal zoning regulations.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend Chapter 211, Local Government Code, to allow the governing body of a municipality to include in zoning regulations, authority over the appearance or architectural style of buildings or other structures and the appearance of yards, courts, or open spaces. These regulations would be subject to issuance of local permits. The bill would take effect September 1, 2003 and would apply only to an original permit application filed with a municipality on or after that date.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
LBB Staff:
JK, DLBa