LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 8, 2007

TO:	Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on S/C on Ag., Rural Affairs & Coastal Resources
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2769 by Eiland (Relating to the marking of oyster beds.), As Engrossed

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code to allow marking alternatives other than buoys to be used when marking the boundaries of a leased oyster bed. The bill would take effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of all members; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2007. 

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

802 Parks and Wildlife Department

LBB Staff:

JOB, WK, ZS, TB