LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 27, 2011 TO: Honorable Richard Pena Raymond, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB993 by Uresti (Relating to certain arrangements to provide care for a child during an investigation of abuse or neglect.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the Department of Family and Protective Services to follow certain policies when placing a child in temporary out-of-home care during an investigation of abuse or neglect. The agency indicates the bill very closely mirrors current child protective services policy. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2011. It is assumed any cost to implement provisions of the bill would be minimal and can be absorbed within available resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:530 Family and Protective Services, Department of LBB Staff: JOB, CL, NM LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 27, 2011 TO: Honorable Richard Pena Raymond, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB993 by Uresti (Relating to certain arrangements to provide care for a child during an investigation of abuse or neglect.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Richard Pena Raymond, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB993 by Uresti (Relating to certain arrangements to provide care for a child during an investigation of abuse or neglect.), As Engrossed Honorable Richard Pena Raymond, Chair, House Committee on Human Services Honorable Richard Pena Raymond, Chair, House Committee on Human Services John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB993 by Uresti (Relating to certain arrangements to provide care for a child during an investigation of abuse or neglect.), As Engrossed SB993 by Uresti (Relating to certain arrangements to provide care for a child during an investigation of abuse or neglect.), 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 Family and Protective Services to follow certain policies when placing a child in temporary out-of-home care during an investigation of abuse or neglect. The agency indicates the bill very closely mirrors current child protective services policy. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2011. It is assumed any cost to implement provisions of the bill would be minimal and can be absorbed within available resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of LBB Staff: JOB, CL, NM JOB, CL, NM