LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 14, 2005

TO:	Honorable Frank Madla, Chair, Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1786 by Gallegos (Relating to the powers and duties of a navigation district or port authority.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend Chapter 60 of the Water Code to authorize a navigation district or port authority to purchase items from the United States, the State of Texas, or a Texas state agency, notwithstanding other purchasing requirements contained in Chapter 60.

The bill would take effect September 1, 2005.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

JOB, SR, DLBa