LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

Revision 1

March 13, 2007

TO:	Honorable David Swinford, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB374 by Pickett (Relating to use of state buildings and grounds by a television or film production company.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would allow temporary use of state buildings or grounds by television or film production companies as determined by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC). The bill would require TBPC to consult with each state agency or other state governmental entity that occupies the building or uses the grounds in making that determination. 

The bill would also require that television and film production companies reimburse a state agency or other state governmental entity for any costs incurred by the agency or other state governmental entity as a result of the use of a state building or grounds by the company. 

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

303 Building and Procurement Commission

LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, MS, EP