Honorable Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on International Relations & Trade
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3647 by Kolkhorst (Relating to a study by the attorney general of the effects on state law and authority of certain international and other agreements and bodies.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would provide that the Office of the Attorney General conduct a study to determine whether state law or the authority of the Texas legislature is or may be in any way directly affected by an existing or proposed compact or agreement between the United States, this state, or a political subdivision. It is assumed that any additional costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing state resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.