Honorable John Cyrier, Chair, House Committee on Culture, Recreation & Tourism
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1181 by Guillen (Relating to the regulation of commercial catfish fishing on Falcon Lake.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code to authorize the commercial fishing of channel catfish in certain additional locations. The bill would also authorize the Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to regulate the fishery following a determination by the agency that regulation is necessary.
According to TPWD, there is no significant fiscal impact to the agency.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Association of Counties, the bill is not expected to have a fiscal impact on Starr and Zapata counties.