Honorable Lyle Larson, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2183 by Keough (Relating to The Woodlands Township.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Special District Local Laws Code relating to the Woodlands Township. Various provisions of the bill amend this code to establish the process, procedures, and authorizations related to a potential incorporation of the township into a municipality.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If the bill does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, it would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
According to The Woodlands Township, there is no immediate fiscal impact of the bill to the township. Any future financial impact would depend on when, and if, citizens of The Woodlands Township voluntarily proceed to incorporation, which would be subject to a vote.
According to the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the fiscal impact on units of local government cannot be estimated.