LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 26, 2013 TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2308 by Schaefer (Relating to facility reporting requirements for an abortion performed at an abortion facility.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would add Subchapter C to Chapter 171 of the Health and Safety Code, related to physician reporting requirements for an abortion performed at an abortion facility and authorizing the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to assess administrative penalties aginst physicians. DSHS indicates that it does not have jurisdiction over the licensure of physicians and would need to refer any cases resulting from the bill's implementation to the Texas Medical Board (TMB). According to DSHS and TMB, any cost associated with implementing the bill would be absorbed within current resources. Potential revenue associated with the bill is not expected to be significant. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:503 Texas Medical Board, 537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, AG, JTe, LR, NB, NV
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 26, 2013
TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2308 by Schaefer (Relating to facility reporting requirements for an abortion performed at an abortion facility.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2308 by Schaefer (Relating to facility reporting requirements for an abortion performed at an abortion facility.), As Introduced
Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2308 by Schaefer (Relating to facility reporting requirements for an abortion performed at an abortion facility.), As Introduced
HB2308 by Schaefer (Relating to facility reporting requirements for an abortion performed at an abortion facility.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would add Subchapter C to Chapter 171 of the Health and Safety Code, related to physician reporting requirements for an abortion performed at an abortion facility and authorizing the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to assess administrative penalties aginst physicians. DSHS indicates that it does not have jurisdiction over the licensure of physicians and would need to refer any cases resulting from the bill's implementation to the Texas Medical Board (TMB). According to DSHS and TMB, any cost associated with implementing the bill would be absorbed within current resources. Potential revenue associated with the bill is not expected to be significant.
Local Government Impact
No significant 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: UP, AG, JTe, LR, NB, NV
UP, AG, JTe, LR, NB, NV