LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 86TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 31, 2019

TO:	Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John McGeady, Assistant Director     Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1575 by Alvarado (Relating to governmental immunity of a municipality for a cause of action arising from a disaster recovery contract.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to provide governmental immunity to a municipality for a cause of action arising from a disaster recovery contract following the declaration of a disaster.

Local Government Impact

According to the Texas Municipal League, the bill would have no significant fiscal impact to cities.

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

WP, CMa, SD, GP