LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION February 28, 2011 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB190 by Nelson (Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants. Based on the analysis of the Texas Medical Board and the Comptroller of Public Accounts, it is assumed that any 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:304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 503 Texas Medical Board LBB Staff: JOB, CL, MW, NV LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION February 28, 2011 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB190 by Nelson (Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB190 by Nelson (Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants.), As Introduced 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 SB190 by Nelson (Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants.), As Introduced SB190 by Nelson (Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants.), 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 Occupations Code relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants. Based on the analysis of the Texas Medical Board and the Comptroller of Public Accounts, it is assumed that any 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: 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 503 Texas Medical Board 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 503 Texas Medical Board LBB Staff: JOB, CL, MW, NV JOB, CL, MW, NV