Honorable Jim Keffer, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1063 by Hegar (Relating to the inclusion of natural gas as a public facility for a public facility corporation.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 303 of the Local Government Code to include the natural gas purchased by a corporation for resale to a local government under an interlocal cooperation contract is considered a public facility. Under current statute, a public facility means any real, personal, or mixed property, or an interest in property devoted or to be devoted to public use, and authorized to be financed, refinanced, or provided by sponsor obligations.
Local Government Impact
There could be a fiscal impact to a local government that formed an interlocal cooperation contract with a corporation to purchase natural gas; however, the amounts would vary depending on the terms of the contract; the price of the natural gas; and sponsor obligations. It is assumed that a local government would enter into a contract if sufficient resources were available or it would not result in a negative fiscal impact.