LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 12, 2015 TO: Honorable Richard Peña Raymond, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1267 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 33 of the Human Resources Code to impose a two-year SNAP disqualification penalty for individuals with drug-related felony convictions. The bill authorizes state agencies to seek federal approval to implement the provisions of the bill and delay implementation if necessary. This analysis assumes that the Health and Human Services Commission can absorb the costs resulting from this bill. The bill would go into effect on September 1, 2015. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:529 Health and Human Services Commission LBB Staff: UP, NB, MH, CG LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 12, 2015 TO: Honorable Richard Peña Raymond, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1267 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Richard Peña Raymond, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1267 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.), As Introduced Honorable Richard Peña Raymond, Chair, House Committee on Human Services Honorable Richard Peña Raymond, Chair, House Committee on Human Services Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1267 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.), As Introduced HB1267 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend Chapter 33 of the Human Resources Code to impose a two-year SNAP disqualification penalty for individuals with drug-related felony convictions. The bill authorizes state agencies to seek federal approval to implement the provisions of the bill and delay implementation if necessary. This analysis assumes that the Health and Human Services Commission can absorb the costs resulting from this bill. The bill would go into effect on September 1, 2015. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 529 Health and Human Services Commission 529 Health and Human Services Commission LBB Staff: UP, NB, MH, CG UP, NB, MH, CG