Honorable Tom Craddick, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1567 by Ritter (Relating to the transition to competition of certain electric utilities outside of ERCOT.), As Passed 2nd House
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The Public Utility Commission indicates that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
The Public Utility Commission does not anticipate a significant fiscal impact to local government as a result of this bill; however, the municipal franchise provisions of this bill may result in changes in municipal franchise revenue.
Source Agencies:
473 Public Utility Commission of Texas, 582 Commission on Environmental Quality