LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 86TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 15, 2019

TO:	Honorable Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor, Senate
FROM:	John McGeady, Assistant Director     Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB14 by Nichols (Relating to broadband service or facilities provided by an electric cooperative.), As Passed 2nd House

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The Public Utility Commission anticipates that any work resulting from the bill would be absorbed within existing resources.

Local Government Impact

Texas Electric Cooperatives believes the bill would have no fiscal impact to the state or local governments. The bill would adjust existing electric easements to allow cooperatives to provide broadband services to their members.

Source Agencies:

473 Public Utility Commission of Texas

LBB Staff:

WP, SD, CMa, MB, CLo, SGr, AF