LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 29, 2003

TO:	Honorable Tom Craddick, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2036 by Swinford (Relating to allowing certain political subdivisions to enter agreements with other political subdivisions for the collection of past due amounts for certain utility or waste disposal services.), As Passed 2nd House

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would allow political subdivisions that operate a utility system or provide solid waste disposal services to enter into agreements with one another with regard to collecting past due charges, fees, and service charges. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in each house; otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2003.

Political subdivisions that would enter into an agreement would apportion surcharges collected, offsetting costs. It is assumed such an agreement would also assist political subdivisions in reducing revenue losses by increasing collections.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

JK, RR, GO, DLBa