LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 13, 2011

TO:	Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Transportation
FROM:	John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB816 by Lucio (Relating to the appointment and recommendations of the Border Trade Advisory Committee.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend Section 201.114, Transportation Code, to add the port director of the Port of Brownsville or the port director's designee to the membership of the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC). The bill would add maritime ports to the list of factors required to be considered in making recommendations regarding border trade transportation issues.

Based on the analysis of the Texas Department of Transportation, it is assumed any costs or duties associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

601 Department of Transportation

LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, KM, TG