LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 20, 2009

TO:	Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Administration
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1973 by Hamilton (Relating to the licensing and regulation of pool-related electrical maintenance.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend Chapter 1305 of the Occupations Code to include "pool-related electrical devices" in the definition and scope of residential appliance installation. The bill would also incorporate pool-related electrical device maintenance as a part of residential appliance installation that is licensed and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The bill would require TDLR to accept, develop or contract for a residential appliance installer examination that tests an applicant's knowledge of the materials and methods used in the installation of residential appliances and pool-related devices.

TDLR indicates that there would be some cost to implement the provisions of the bill, but it is assumed that these costs could be absorbed within the agency's existing budget.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

452 Department of Licensing and Regulation

LBB Staff:

JOB, MN, JRO, MW, ES