LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 5, 2017

TO:	Honorable Jim Murphy, Chair, House Committee on Special Purpose Districts
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB4343 by Oliverson (Relating to the creation of Harris County Improvement District No. 26; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Special District Local Laws Code establishing the Harris County Improvement District No. 26. The district would have authority to engage in economic development activities. The district would have authority to impose and collect assessment. The district would have authority to issue bonds and other obligations, without an election. The district would have authority to impose an operation and maintenance tax, a contract tax, and a hotel tax.

The bill would take effect immediately if the bill receives a two-thirds vote in each house; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2017.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

UP, JGA, GG, BM