Honorable Lyle Larson, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1059 by Lucio III (Relating to a biennial report on stormwater infrastructure in this state.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Water Code to require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to appoint a Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Low Impact Development Report Group that would be required to produce a report each biennium on the use of green stormwater infrastructure and low impact development in this state with contents as described in the bill. Based on the analysis of TCEQ, 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.