LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 17, 2011 TO: Honorable Sid Miller, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2446 by Allen (Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications in certain circumstances.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill amends the Occupations Code relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications in certain circumstances. Based on the analysis of the Texas Medical Board, it is assumed that 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:503 Texas Medical Board LBB Staff: JOB, ESi, NV LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 17, 2011 TO: Honorable Sid Miller, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2446 by Allen (Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications in certain circumstances.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Sid Miller, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2446 by Allen (Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications in certain circumstances.), As Introduced Honorable Sid Miller, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety Honorable Sid Miller, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2446 by Allen (Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications in certain circumstances.), As Introduced HB2446 by Allen (Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications in certain circumstances.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill amends the Occupations Code relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications in certain circumstances. Based on the analysis of the Texas Medical Board, it is assumed that 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: 503 Texas Medical Board 503 Texas Medical Board LBB Staff: JOB, ESi, NV JOB, ESi, NV