LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 31, 2009 TO: Honorable Leticia Van de Putte, Chair, Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Military Installations FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1463 by Lucio (Relating to the provision of information regarding health care and other benefits for veterans.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code and require the Texas Veterans Commission to attend transition assistance programs conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense in the state and distribute information to the veteran population within the state. In addition, the Department of State Health Services and the Health and Human Services Commission would be required to disseminate information regarding the health care benefits available to veterans. It is assumed that any additional costs associated with implementation of the bill could be absorbed within existing state resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:403 Veterans Commission, 529 Health and Human Services Commission LBB Staff: JOB, KK, JM LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 31, 2009 TO: Honorable Leticia Van de Putte, Chair, Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Military Installations FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1463 by Lucio (Relating to the provision of information regarding health care and other benefits for veterans.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Leticia Van de Putte, Chair, Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Military Installations FROM: John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1463 by Lucio (Relating to the provision of information regarding health care and other benefits for veterans.), As Introduced Honorable Leticia Van de Putte, Chair, Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Military Installations Honorable Leticia Van de Putte, Chair, Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Military Installations John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB1463 by Lucio (Relating to the provision of information regarding health care and other benefits for veterans.), As Introduced SB1463 by Lucio (Relating to the provision of information regarding health care and other benefits for veterans.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code and require the Texas Veterans Commission to attend transition assistance programs conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense in the state and distribute information to the veteran population within the state. In addition, the Department of State Health Services and the Health and Human Services Commission would be required to disseminate information regarding the health care benefits available to veterans. It is assumed that any additional costs associated with implementation of the bill could be absorbed within existing state resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 403 Veterans Commission, 529 Health and Human Services Commission 403 Veterans Commission, 529 Health and Human Services Commission LBB Staff: JOB, KK, JM JOB, KK, JM