Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1814 by Lucio III (Relating to the provision of water and certain equipment by water supply or sewer service corporations for use in fire suppression and the liability of those corporations.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Water Code to authorize a corporation to enter into a contract with a governmental entity to provide a water supply to a governmental entity or a volunteer fire department for use in fire suppression. A corporation that provides a water supply or fire hydrant equipment would be liable for damages only to the extent that a governmental entity would be liable.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.