Honorable Rodney Ellis, Chair, Senate Committee on Government Organization
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB900 by Deuell (Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Historical Commission.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill continues the Texas Historical Commission (THC) for 12 years. The bill requires the THC to adopt rules and develop guidelines governing the relationship between the agency and associated nonprofit organizations. It is anticipated that the agency could accomplish this requirement of the bill using existing resources.
The bill requires the agency to develop statewide themes for the historical marker program, limit the number of markers awarded each year, and establish rules for the marker application process. A limit in the number of historical makers awarded could result in a reduction in appropriated receipts received by the agency for the marker program. However, no significant fiscal impact to the state is anticipated as these appropriated receipts are used to cover the costs of awarded markers. It is anticipated that the agency could accomplish required changes to the historical marker program using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.