Honorable Kevin Eltife, Chair, Senate Committee on Administration
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB610 by Zerwas (Relating to certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to utilize electronic means of transmission for notices issued or sent by the agency to a state senator or representative, unless the senator or a representative has requested to receive notice by mail. Notices concerning facility permits would be required to include an Internet link to an electronic map indicating the location of the facility. The bill's passage is not expected to have a significant impact on TCEQ operations or workload.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
313 Department of Information Resources, 582 Commission on Environmental Quality