Honorable Robert Puente, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1462 by Flores (Relating to the referral by the Texas Water Development Board of certain persons to another state agency, office, or division for investigation or enforcement action.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would allow the Water Development Board to refer applicants for and recipients of financial assistance from the Board to other state agencies for investigation or enforcement. The bill's passage could result in some additional administrative expenses to the agency associated with tracking cases, but such costs are not expected to be significant.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.