LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 1, 2017

TO:
Honorable Carol Alvarado, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs
 
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB2214 by Schofield (Relating to cemeteries in certain municipalities.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to permit municipalities wholly or partially located in a county with a population of 3.3 million or greater to authorize the establishment or use of a cemetery within the boundaries of that municipality.

According to the Funeral Services Commission, no fiscal impact to the state is anticipated.

The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of each house.  If it does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, it would take effect September 1, 2017.

Local Government Impact

According to the City of Houston, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
513 Funeral Service Commission
LBB Staff:
UP, JGA, GG, GP