LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

February 26, 2013

TO:	Honorable John Carona, Chair, Senate Committee On Business & Commerce
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB259 by Carona (Relating to telecommunications services and markets.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Utilities Code relating to the regulation of telecommunication companies and services.

Based on information provided by 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 fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

473 Public Utility Commission of Texas

LBB Staff:

UP, RB, MW, ED