LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
April 19, 2011

TO:
Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources
 
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB3259 by Strama (Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Utilities Code relating to the state’s goals for installing generating capacity from renewable energy technologies, including capacity from renewable energy technologies other than wind energy technologies.
 
Based on the analysis of the Public Utility Commission, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
473 Public Utility Commission of Texas
LBB Staff:
JOB, SZ, RAN