LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 6, 2009 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1064 by Watson (Relating to access to certain records and documents in an investigation of child abuse or neglect.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 261, Family Code to permit the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) or designated agency investigating a report of child abuse or neglect to have access to records and documents relating to the child who is the subject of the report. It would also permit the agency or designated agency to petition the court having family law jurisdiction for access to records and documents that are necessary to properly conduct an investigation or perform other duties. DFPS indicates the bill would allow appropriate DFPS staff access to medical and mental health records without notice or hearing during an investigation. It is assumed the bill would have no significant fiscal impact on the agency. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:530 Family and Protective Services, Department of LBB Staff: JOB, CL, NM, MB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 6, 2009
TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1064 by Watson (Relating to access to certain records and documents in an investigation of child abuse or neglect.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB1064 by Watson (Relating to access to certain records and documents in an investigation of child abuse or neglect.), As Introduced
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
SB1064 by Watson (Relating to access to certain records and documents in an investigation of child abuse or neglect.), As Introduced
SB1064 by Watson (Relating to access to certain records and documents in an investigation of child abuse or neglect.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 261, Family Code to permit the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) or designated agency investigating a report of child abuse or neglect to have access to records and documents relating to the child who is the subject of the report. It would also permit the agency or designated agency to petition the court having family law jurisdiction for access to records and documents that are necessary to properly conduct an investigation or perform other duties. DFPS indicates the bill would allow appropriate DFPS staff access to medical and mental health records without notice or hearing during an investigation. It is assumed the bill would have no significant fiscal impact on the agency.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of
530 Family and Protective Services, Department of
LBB Staff: JOB, CL, NM, MB
JOB, CL, NM, MB