LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 11, 2011 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3342 by Naishtat (Relating to representation of and by the state and joinder of the state in certain mental health proceedings.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill clarifies that the state shall be made party in a habeas corpus proceeding in which an inpatient mental health facility or physician is a party as a result of enforcing a commitment order. According to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) this provision reflects current practice and therefore should not result in any additional cost to the State. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: JOB, CL, MB, JF, NB, KKR LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 11, 2011 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3342 by Naishtat (Relating to representation of and by the state and joinder of the state in certain mental health proceedings.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3342 by Naishtat (Relating to representation of and by the state and joinder of the state in certain mental health proceedings.), As Engrossed 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 HB3342 by Naishtat (Relating to representation of and by the state and joinder of the state in certain mental health proceedings.), As Engrossed HB3342 by Naishtat (Relating to representation of and by the state and joinder of the state in certain mental health proceedings.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill clarifies that the state shall be made party in a habeas corpus proceeding in which an inpatient mental health facility or physician is a party as a result of enforcing a commitment order. According to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) this provision reflects current practice and therefore should not result in any additional cost to the State. Local Government Impact No significant 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, MB, JF, NB, KKR JOB, CL, MB, JF, NB, KKR