LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 15, 2021

TO:	Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB367 by Miles (Relating to the requirements for an application for a permit to drill an oil or gas well at a site adjacent to a well blowout site.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would require an applicant of a oil and gas well drilling permit in a county with a population of more than 750,000 to disclose if the site is adjacent to a well blowout site. 

Based on information provided by the Railroad Commission, 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, MW, DA