LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 17, 2021

TO:	Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB3516 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the recycling of fluid oil and gas waste.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Natural Resources code to require the rules adopted by the Railroad Commission (RRC) relating to the regulation of the recycling of fluid oil and gas waste be equitable between commercial and noncommercial entities and would require the agency to adopt minimum and uniform standards. The bill would also allow an application for a permit to be automatically approved after the ninetieth day it was received by the agency.

Based on information provided by the RRC, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources.   

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

455 Railroad Commission

LBB Staff:

JMc, AJL, DA, MW