LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 4, 2009 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB19 by Leibowitz (Relating to requirements for drugs dispensed by pharmacists.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Occupations Code and would require the Texas State Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules relating to labeling requirements for drugs dispensed by pharmacists. Based on the information provided by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, it is assumed that costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:515 Board of Pharmacy LBB Staff: JOB, CL, MW, ES, JRO LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 4, 2009 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB19 by Leibowitz (Relating to requirements for drugs dispensed by pharmacists.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB19 by Leibowitz (Relating to requirements for drugs dispensed by pharmacists.), As Engrossed Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB19 by Leibowitz (Relating to requirements for drugs dispensed by pharmacists.), As Engrossed HB19 by Leibowitz (Relating to requirements for drugs dispensed by pharmacists.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Occupations Code and would require the Texas State Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules relating to labeling requirements for drugs dispensed by pharmacists. Based on the information provided by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, it is assumed that costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 515 Board of Pharmacy 515 Board of Pharmacy LBB Staff: JOB, CL, MW, ES, JRO JOB, CL, MW, ES, JRO