The Comptroller of Public Accounts proposes amendments to §9.1052, concerning forms, to adopt by reference two existing forms with changes and two additional forms: the annual eligibility report, and the biennial progress report. The new forms are proposed to implement provisions of House Bill 3676, 81st Legislature, 2009. Subsection (b) is amended to correct the web site address.

John Heleman, Chief Revenue Estimator, has determined that for the first five-year period the rule will be in effect, there will be no significant revenue impact on the state or units of local government.

Mr. Heleman also has determined that for each year of the first five years the rule is in effect, the proposed amendment would benefit the public by providing guidance to businesses and school districts making agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act. The proposed amendment would have no fiscal impact on small businesses. There is no significant anticipated economic cost to individuals who are required to comply with the proposed rule.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Robert Wood, Director, Local Government Assistance and Economic Development Division, at robert.wood@cpa.state.tx.us or at P.O. Box 13528, Austin, Texas 78711.

The amendment is proposed under Tax Code, §313.025(a) which authorizes the comptroller to prescribe the application for a limitation on appraised value, and §313.031 which authorizes the comptroller to adopt rules necessary for the implementation and administration of Tax Code, Chapter 313.

The amendment affects Tax Code, §§313.008, 313.021, 313.024, 313.025, 313.026, 313.0265, 313.027, 313.0275, 313.028, 313.031, 313.032, 313.051, 313.102, 313.104, and 313.105.