Honorable Robert Puente, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2187 by Hartnett (Relating to the development, management, and preservation of the water resources of the state.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
As authorized by Section 16.051(g), Water Code, the legislature would, through passage of the bill, designate 19 specific sites as having unique value for the construction of a dam and reservoir. In so doing, no state agency nor political subdivision of the state may obtain a fee title or an easement that would significantly prevent the construction of a reservoir on any of the designated sites. Expenses would occur only if a dam or reservoir were to be built at any of the designated sites; otherwise, no fiscal implications are anticipated.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.