Honorable Dennis Bonnen, Chair, House Committee on Environmental Regulation
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1882 by Leibowitz (Relating to the agreement of certain counties to certain permit applications submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to receive approval from a commissioners court in the unincorporated areas of certain counties before issuing a permit or permit amendment or renewal. The bill would apply to a county that has a population of more than 1.3 million and is subject to an early action compact under the Federal Clean Air Act. Currently, the bill would only apply to Bexar County. The bill's passage could result in projects being delayed; however, no significant fiscal impact to the TCEQ is expected.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.