Honorable Anna Mowery, Chair, House Committee on Land & Resource Management
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB848 by Shapiro (Relating to the approval of certain permit applications by local governments.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the definition of permit under Section 245.001, Local Government Code to include a contract or other agreement for the construction or provision of service from a utility owned, operated, or controlled by the regulatory agency. In addition, the bill would expand the purpose for which a local government may review an application for the permit.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated from proposed changes in administrative duties.