LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 22, 2011

TO:	Honorable Ryan Guillen, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism
FROM:	John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2139 by Guillen (Relating to the establishment of an "Adopt a Library" program.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would require the Library and Archives Commission (Commission) to establish an "Adopt a Library" program to encourage private investment in and donations to public libraries. The bill would require the Commission to provide information about the program on the Commission's website. The Commission anticipates costs to implement the program would include design and production of promotional materials. It is anticipated that any additional costs associated with implementation of the legislation could be absorbed within existing resources.

Local Government Impact

According to the Texas Library Association, no significant fiscal implications are anticipated.

Source Agencies:

306 Library & Archives Commission

LBB Staff:

JOB, KM, MS, LCO