Honorable Lyle Larson, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1525 by Perry (Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of water needs and availability in this state.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to conduct a study and produce a comprehensive water resources map of water needs and availability which considers development of additional water resources. The study would also be required to consider potential locations for desalination facilities and the allocation of costs associated with transporting desalinated water. Based on the analysis of TWDB and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
580 Water Development Board, 582 Commission on Environmental Quality