LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 86TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 11, 2019

TO:	Honorable Lyle Larson, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
FROM:	John McGeady, Assistant Director     Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1479 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the transfer of certain permitted irrigation water rights related to a certain portion of the Edwards Aquifer.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Local Government Impact

According to the Edwards Aquifer Authority, moderate fiscal impact is anticipated as a result of additional staff and administrative costs as a result of the bill. Total new costs for Edwards Aquifer is estimated at $40,000 for the 2020-21 biennium.

Source Agencies:

582 Commission on Environmental Quality

LBB Staff:

WP, SZ, JQ, PM, AF