Honorable Ray Allen, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1915 by Giddings (Relating to the authority of counties to sell or lease advertising space to another entity.), Committee Report 1st House, As Amended
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would authorize a county commissioners court to adopt procedures by which the county may lease or sell to another entity advertising space in or on a county building, vehicle, website, or correspondence. The bill would establish minimum requirements for the procedures and would allow the commissioners court to reject any and all bids or proposals submitted. 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
If a county were to sell or lease advertising space, the county would experience a gain in revenue. The revenue gain would depend on the advertising rate the county charges and how many entities would choose to advertise on county-owned property or items.