LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 15, 2021

TO:	Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1176 by Taylor (Relating to relieving regional water planning groups of certain duties.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Water Code to remove certain duties of regional water planning groups, including removing the obligation for these groups to submit certain reports and surveys. 

Based on information provided by the Texas Water Development Board, 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:

580 Water Development Board

LBB Staff:

JMc, AJL, PBO, MW