LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 13, 2009

TO:	Honorable Frank Corte Jr., Chair, House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HJR132 by Corte (Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to municipal and county financing of the acquisition of buffer areas or open spaces adjacent to a military installation for certain purposes.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated, other than the cost of publication.

The cost to the state for publication of the resolution is $90,882.

The resolution would amend the Texas Constitution to authorize a municipality or county to issue bonds or notes to finance the acquisition of buffer areas or open spaces adjacent to a military installation for the prevention of encroachment or for the construction of roadways or infrastructure to protect or promote the mission of the military installation.

The proposed constitutional amendment would be required to be placed on the ballot at an election to be held November 3, 2009.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

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LBB Staff:

JOB, KK, DB