Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Water & Rural Affairs
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB2394 by Taylor (Relating to reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Water Code to require responsible parties of certain accidental discharges or spills to notify the county judge of the county in which the spill or discharge occurred in addition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Based on the analysis of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.