Honorable Gary Elkins, Chair, House Committee on Government Transparency & Operation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2997 by Frank (Relating to the creation of an Internet website clearinghouse for school districts to post information to comply with publication requirements.), As Introduced
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB2997, As Introduced: a negative impact of ($1,567,204) through the biennium ending August 31, 2017.
The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
Fiscal Year
Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds
2016
($1,481,006)
2017
($86,198)
2018
($86,198)
2019
($86,198)
2020
($86,198)
Fiscal Year
Probable Savings/(Cost) from General Revenue Fund 1
2016
($1,481,006)
2017
($86,198)
2018
($86,198)
2019
($86,198)
2020
($86,198)
Fiscal Year
Change in Number of State Employees from FY 2015
2016
1.0
2017
1.0
2018
1.0
2019
1.0
2020
1.0
Fiscal Analysis
The bill would require the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to develop and maintain an Internet website, separate from the agency's website, for public access to school district and campus reports, notices, and other information required by law to be published. The bill would require TEA to create a web page for each school district.
Publications on the TEA clearinghouse would fulfill legal publishing requirements for school districts and campuses.
The bill would take effect immediately if passed with the necessary voting margins, or September 1, 2015.
Methodology
The estimated one-time cost for TEA to develop a separate Internet clearinghouse website is $1,386,808 in FY 2016. One new Systems Analyst V full-time equivalent (FTE) position would be required to maintain the Internet clearinghouse, provide district training, and provide other technical assistance at a cost of $86,198 annually.
Technology
The estimated cost to develop a separate Internet clearinghouse for school districts and campuses to post any reports, notices, or other information required to be published is $1,386,808 in FY 2016.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.