LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
March 20, 2011

TO:
Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
 
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
SB1133 by Hegar (Relating to weatherization and preparedness reports by the Public Utility Commission.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Utilities Code by adding a section requiring the Public Utility Commission to prepare reports on weatherization and preparedness of generators within ERCOT.
 
Based on the analysis of the Public Utility Commission, it is assumed that 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, AG, MW, RAN