LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 4, 2011 TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB16 by Patrick (Relating to informed consent to an abortion.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Department of State Health Services to modify informational materials required by Section 171.014, Health and Safety Code. It would authorize the Texas Medical Board to take disciplinary action against a physician who violates Chapter 171, Health and Safety Code; the board may refuse to admit to examination or refuse to issue a license or renewal license to a person who violates the chapter. It is assumed that any cost to implement the provisions of the bill would be minimal and could be absorbed within available resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:503 Texas Medical Board, 537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, MB, LR LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 4, 2011 TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB16 by Patrick (Relating to informed consent to an abortion.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB16 by Patrick (Relating to informed consent to an abortion.), As Engrossed Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB16 by Patrick (Relating to informed consent to an abortion.), As Engrossed SB16 by Patrick (Relating to informed consent to an abortion.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Department of State Health Services to modify informational materials required by Section 171.014, Health and Safety Code. It would authorize the Texas Medical Board to take disciplinary action against a physician who violates Chapter 171, Health and Safety Code; the board may refuse to admit to examination or refuse to issue a license or renewal license to a person who violates the chapter. It is assumed that any cost to implement the provisions of the bill would be minimal and could be absorbed within available resources. The bill would require the Department of State Health Services to modify informational materials required by Section 171.014, Health and Safety Code. It would authorize the Texas Medical Board to take disciplinary action against a physician who violates Chapter 171, Health and Safety Code; the board may refuse to admit to examination or refuse to issue a license or renewal license to a person who violates the chapter. It is assumed that any cost to implement the provisions of the bill would be minimal and could be absorbed within available resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 503 Texas Medical Board, 537 State Health Services, Department of 503 Texas Medical Board, 537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, MB, LR JOB, KJG, MB, LR