LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 11, 2011 TO: Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB955 by Gallegos (Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Local Government Code to allow a commissioners court of a county to appoint, contract for, or employ licensed physicians, dentists, or other health care providers to provide health care services to inmates in the custody of the sheriff. Local Government Impact There could be a fiscal impact to a county that chose to employ licensed health care providers; however, it is assumed that a county would take these actions only if sufficient resources were available. No significant fiscal implication is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, KKR, ESi, TP LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 11, 2011 TO: Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB955 by Gallegos (Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB955 by Gallegos (Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.), As Engrossed Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs Honorable Garnet Coleman, Chair, House Committee on County Affairs John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB955 by Gallegos (Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.), As Engrossed SB955 by Gallegos (Relating to the authority of counties to appoint, contract for, or employ physicians, dentists, or other health care providers for county jails.), As Engrossed No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Local Government Code to allow a commissioners court of a county to appoint, contract for, or employ licensed physicians, dentists, or other health care providers to provide health care services to inmates in the custody of the sheriff. Local Government Impact There could be a fiscal impact to a county that chose to employ licensed health care providers; however, it is assumed that a county would take these actions only if sufficient resources were available. No significant fiscal implication is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, KKR, ESi, TP JOB, KKR, ESi, TP