LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 20, 2013 TO: Honorable José Menéndez, Chair, House Committee On Defense & Veterans' Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2392 by Menéndez (Relating to the mental health program for veterans.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code as it relates to the mental health program for veterans. Under the provisions of the bill, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) would be required to expand the agencys existing mental health intervention program for veterans to include specialized training for peer-to-peer counselors, veteran jail diversion services, and grants to regional and local organizations providing these services. Based on the analysis provided by DSHS and the Texas Veterans Commission, it is assumed that the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources. Based on the analysis provided by the Texas Veterans Commission, it is assumed there is no fiscal impact to that agency. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:403 Veterans Commission, 537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, KJo, CH, NB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 20, 2013
TO: Honorable José Menéndez, Chair, House Committee On Defense & Veterans' Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2392 by Menéndez (Relating to the mental health program for veterans.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable José Menéndez, Chair, House Committee On Defense & Veterans' Affairs
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2392 by Menéndez (Relating to the mental health program for veterans.), As Introduced
Honorable José Menéndez, Chair, House Committee On Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Honorable José Menéndez, Chair, House Committee On Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2392 by Menéndez (Relating to the mental health program for veterans.), As Introduced
HB2392 by Menéndez (Relating to the mental health program for veterans.), 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 Health and Safety Code as it relates to the mental health program for veterans. Under the provisions of the bill, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) would be required to expand the agencys existing mental health intervention program for veterans to include specialized training for peer-to-peer counselors, veteran jail diversion services, and grants to regional and local organizations providing these services. Based on the analysis provided by DSHS and the Texas Veterans Commission, it is assumed that the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources. Based on the analysis provided by the Texas Veterans Commission, it is assumed there is no fiscal impact to that agency.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 403 Veterans Commission, 537 State Health Services, Department of
403 Veterans Commission, 537 State Health Services, Department of
LBB Staff: UP, KJo, CH, NB
UP, KJo, CH, NB