LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 14, 2003

TO:	Honorable Harvey Hilderbran, Chair, House Committee on State Cultural and Recreational Resources
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2674 by Howard (Relating to zoning regulations applicable to places of historical, cultural or architectural significance.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would prohibit a municipality from regulating the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or razing of buildings and other structures designated places and areas of historical, cultural, or architectural importance or significance if the property is owned by a religious organization as per Section 11.20, Tax Code.

The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in each house; otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2003.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:
LBB Staff:	JK, CL, DLBa