LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 19, 2011 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2703 by Truitt (Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 605, Occupations Code, relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists, to include nurses and physicians assistants in the provisions of the chapter, provided they are acting with authority delegated by a licensed physician, chiropractor, or podiatrist. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011. The Department of State Health Services indicates that implementation of the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: JOB, CL, VJC, NB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 19, 2011
TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2703 by Truitt (Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2703 by Truitt (Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.), As Introduced
Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2703 by Truitt (Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.), As Introduced
HB2703 by Truitt (Relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists.), 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 605, Occupations Code, relating to the regulation of orthotists and prosthetists, to include nurses and physicians assistants in the provisions of the chapter, provided they are acting with authority delegated by a licensed physician, chiropractor, or podiatrist. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011. The Department of State Health Services indicates that implementation of the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 537 State Health Services, Department of
537 State Health Services, Department of
LBB Staff: JOB, CL, VJC, NB
JOB, CL, VJC, NB