LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 23, 2013 TO: Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB250 by West (Relating to the requirements of using certain technology to conduct certain mental health hearings or proceedings.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend sections of the Health and Safety Code by adding a new subsection requiring both the proposed patient and their attorney be in the same location when conducting hearings via electronic means. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, judicial duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources within the judicial system. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 537 State Health Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, CL, ZS, SD, KKR
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 23, 2013
TO: Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB250 by West (Relating to the requirements of using certain technology to conduct certain mental health hearings or proceedings.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB250 by West (Relating to the requirements of using certain technology to conduct certain mental health hearings or proceedings.), As Engrossed
Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Honorable Tryon D. Lewis, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB250 by West (Relating to the requirements of using certain technology to conduct certain mental health hearings or proceedings.), As Engrossed
SB250 by West (Relating to the requirements of using certain technology to conduct certain mental health hearings or proceedings.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend sections of the Health and Safety Code by adding a new subsection requiring both the proposed patient and their attorney be in the same location when conducting hearings via electronic means. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, judicial duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources within the judicial system.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 537 State Health Services, Department of
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 537 State Health Services, Department of
LBB Staff: UP, CL, ZS, SD, KKR
UP, CL, ZS, SD, KKR