LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 15, 2013

TO:	Honorable Tracy O. King, Chair, House Committee On Agriculture & Livestock
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1081 by González, Mary (Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would require the Texas Animal Health Commission to conduct a study regarding the current risk level of bovine tuberculosis. The Animal Health Commission estimates the agency could absorb any costs within existing resources. No significant fiscal impact to the state is anticipated.

The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in each house. Otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2013.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

537 State Health Services, Department of, 554 Animal Health Commission

LBB Staff:

UP, SZ, JP, CH