Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2567 by Bailes (Relating to forest pest control.), As Passed 2nd House
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Natural Resources Code to provide clarifications and changes to various procedures and requirements related to forest pest control. Based on the analysis of the Texas A&M Forest Service, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.