LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

February 24, 2005

TO:	Honorable Robert Talton, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB218 by Howard (Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate certain property with historical, cultural, or architectural importance.), 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 the required two-thirds vote in each house; otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2005.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

JOB, DLBa