LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 27, 2005

TO:	Honorable Kenneth Armbrister, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB943 by Geren (Relating to evidence establishing ownership of a vessel for a certificate of title issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend Chapter 31 of the Parks and Wildlife Code relating to evidence establishing ownership of a vessel for a certificate of title issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).  The bill authorizes TPWD to administer documenting and transferring ownership of estate property relating to boats and outboard motors when the administration of an estate is not required.  TPWD indicates the implementation of the bill would not require additional TWPD resources; accordingly, no significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would take effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of all members in each house as provided for under the Texas Constitution.  Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2005. 

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

802 Parks and Wildlife Department

LBB Staff:

JOB, WK, ZS, TB