LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 6, 2009

TO:	Honorable Allan Ritter, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB3541 by Lucio III (Relating to the colonia self-help program.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Water Code to:  provide the Water Development Board (TWDB) the authority to determine the number of dwellings required in order to qualify for the Colonia Self-help Program; allow political subdivisions to qualify for funding under the Colonia Self-help Program; allow TWDB to make an advance of grant funds in certain circumstances; modify the requirements that must be met in order to qualify for the Colonia Self-help Program; and modify the requirements of what must be considered by TWDB in evaluating grant applications under the Colonia Self-help Program.

TWDB indicates that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources.

The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2009. 

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

580 Water Development Board

LBB Staff:

JOB, AH, SD