LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 3, 2007

TO:	Honorable Rodney Ellis, Chair, Senate Committee on Government Organization
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB447 by Callegari (Relating to contracts by governmental entities and related professional services and to public works performance and payment bonds.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend statute and establish additional rules and procedures for a governmental entity regarding contracting and delivery of construction projects and establish standardized purchasing practices for public community colleges.  It is assumed that any additional duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing state resources. 

This bill would take effect September 1, 2007. 

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

302 Office of the Attorney General, 303 Building and Procurement Commission, 580 Water Development Board, 701 Central Education Agency, 601 Department of Transportation

LBB Staff:

JOB, MN, MS, EP, KJG