LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 15, 2013

TO:	Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1050 by Callegari (Relating to purchasing and other contracts by certain governmental entities.), As Engrossed

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Government Code, Chapters 791, 2267 and 2269 to require local governments to meet certain criteria for construction-related and purchasing goods or services contracts greater than $50,000.

Local Government Impact

The Texas Association of Counties reported that the bill would increase costs for counties using the design-build method. However, anticipated costs could not be determined.

The Harris County Purchasing Department reported that it anticipates costs due to the bill but costs could not be determined.

The Texas Municipal League reported that no significant fiscal impact to cities is anticipated.
 
Texas Education Agency (TEA) reported that there would be costs to schools to get certification from a design professional for purchases of $50,000 or more through a co-op.

Source Agencies:

303 Facilities Commission, 405 Department of Public Safety, 529 Health and Human Services Commission, 601 Department of Transportation, 696 Department of Criminal Justice, 701 Central Education Agency, 710 Texas A&M University System Administrative and General Offices, 720 The University of Texas System Administration, 781 Higher Education Coordinating Board

LBB Staff:

UP, AG, JI, JJO, KJo, KKR, AH