LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 12, 2009 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3717 by King, Susan (Relating to exemptions from the requirement to hold a license to practice physical therapy.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Occupations Code to exempt certain people who practice physical therapy or work as a physical therapy assistant from Chapter 453, Physical Therapists. Based on the analysis of the Executive Council of the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:533 Executive Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners LBB Staff: JOB, CL, MW, ACa LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 12, 2009 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3717 by King, Susan (Relating to exemptions from the requirement to hold a license to practice physical therapy.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3717 by King, Susan (Relating to exemptions from the requirement to hold a license to practice physical therapy.), 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 HB3717 by King, Susan (Relating to exemptions from the requirement to hold a license to practice physical therapy.), As Engrossed HB3717 by King, Susan (Relating to exemptions from the requirement to hold a license to practice physical therapy.), 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 to exempt certain people who practice physical therapy or work as a physical therapy assistant from Chapter 453, Physical Therapists. Based on the analysis of the Executive Council of the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. The bill would amend the Occupations Code to exempt certain people who practice physical therapy or work as a physical therapy assistant from Chapter 453, Physical Therapists. Based on the analysis of the Executive Council of the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 533 Executive Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners 533 Executive Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners LBB Staff: JOB, CL, MW, ACa JOB, CL, MW, ACa