LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 3, 2015 TO: Honorable Richard Peña Raymond, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2666 by Naishtat (Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility 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 by adding a section to direct the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to exclude certain resources in determining the eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill directs HHSC to disregard the value of any liquid resources and vehicles of the applicant or recipient, or a member of his or her household, upon determining the initial determination or recertification of eligibility of a person for SNAP. The bill would take effect September 1, 2015.HHSC estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with technology modifications in the eligibility system. It is assumed that these technology costs could be absorbed within existing resources. All SNAP benefits are federally funded; therefore, there would be no additional cost to the state for an increased number of recipients receiving benefits. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:529 Health and Human Services Commission LBB Staff: UP, NB, MH, ACl
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 3, 2015
TO: Honorable Richard Peña Raymond, Chair, House Committee on Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2666 by Naishtat (Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility 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: HB2666 by Naishtat (Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility 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
HB2666 by Naishtat (Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.), As Introduced
HB2666 by Naishtat (Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility 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 by adding a section to direct the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to exclude certain resources in determining the eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill directs HHSC to disregard the value of any liquid resources and vehicles of the applicant or recipient, or a member of his or her household, upon determining the initial determination or recertification of eligibility of a person for SNAP. The bill would take effect September 1, 2015.HHSC estimates there would be a minimal cost associated with technology modifications in the eligibility system. It is assumed that these technology costs could be absorbed within existing resources. All SNAP benefits are federally funded; therefore, there would be no additional cost to the state for an increased number of recipients receiving benefits.
Local Government Impact
No 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, ACl
UP, NB, MH, ACl