LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 27, 2009 TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives 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 Passed 2nd House 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, SD, CL, MW, ACa LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 27, 2009 TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives 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 Passed 2nd House TO: Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives 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 Passed 2nd House Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives 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 Passed 2nd House HB3717 by King, Susan (Relating to exemptions from the requirement to hold a license to practice physical therapy. ), As Passed 2nd House 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, SD, CL, MW, ACa JOB, SD, CL, MW, ACa