LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 2, 2015 TO: Honorable Tracy O. King, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3738 by Cyrier (Relating to the requirement that a person or laboratory that performs an official equine infectious anemia test be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend portions of the Agriculture Code relating to individuals or laboratories that perform official tests for equine infectious anemia. Under the bill, the Animal Health Commission (TAHC) would adopt rules to require an individual or laboratory performing an official test be approved by the TAHC.Based on information provided by TAHC, the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:554 Animal Health Commission LBB Staff: UP, SZ, MWl LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 2, 2015 TO: Honorable Tracy O. King, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3738 by Cyrier (Relating to the requirement that a person or laboratory that performs an official equine infectious anemia test be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Tracy O. King, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3738 by Cyrier (Relating to the requirement that a person or laboratory that performs an official equine infectious anemia test be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission.), As Introduced Honorable Tracy O. King, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock Honorable Tracy O. King, Chair, House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB3738 by Cyrier (Relating to the requirement that a person or laboratory that performs an official equine infectious anemia test be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission.), As Introduced HB3738 by Cyrier (Relating to the requirement that a person or laboratory that performs an official equine infectious anemia test be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend portions of the Agriculture Code relating to individuals or laboratories that perform official tests for equine infectious anemia. Under the bill, the Animal Health Commission (TAHC) would adopt rules to require an individual or laboratory performing an official test be approved by the TAHC.Based on information provided by TAHC, the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 554 Animal Health Commission 554 Animal Health Commission LBB Staff: UP, SZ, MWl UP, SZ, MWl