LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 28, 2009

TO:	Honorable Mark Homer, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB3799 by Geren (Relating to the preservation and maintenance of the Governor's Mansion.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would provide for the State Preservation Board to be solely responsible for the preservation and maintenance of the Governor's Mansion and the protection of the historical and architectural integrity of the mansion's exterior, interior, and grounds.   

The bill would amend statute to require the Historical Commission to approve construction plans and monitor the work on the Governor's Mansion. 

The bill would repeal statute related to the Historical Commission to solicit the advice of the Governor and the Governor's spouse for certain activities and contracts. 

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

It is assumed that any additional duties and responsibilities required by the bill could be absorbed
within existing resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

301 Office of the Governor, 808 Historical Commission, 809 Preservation Board

LBB Staff:

JOB, SZ, EP, MN