LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Stephanie Klick, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1697 by Raney (Relating to the provision of sex offender treatment by certain physicians and psychologists.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Occupations Code as it relates to the requirements for sex offender treatment provider licensure. The bill would add additional circumstances under which providers, specifically certain licensed psychologists and physicians, are not required to possess this licensure.The Health and Human Services Commission's (HHSC's) Council on Sex Offender Treatment would review and revise current rules in accordance with the bill. HHSC anticipates that if rules are revised, additional guidance may need to be issued to providers and training on new requirements provided to staff. It is assumed that the costs associated with implementing the bill's provisions could be absorbed using existing resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 503 Texas Medical Board, 510 Behavioral Health Executive Council, 529 Hlth & Human Svcs Comm LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AKI, MB, EJ, DFR LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Stephanie Klick, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1697 by Raney (Relating to the provision of sex offender treatment by certain physicians and psychologists.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Stephanie Klick, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1697 by Raney (Relating to the provision of sex offender treatment by certain physicians and psychologists.), As Introduced Honorable Stephanie Klick, Chair, House Committee on Public Health Honorable Stephanie Klick, Chair, House Committee on Public Health Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1697 by Raney (Relating to the provision of sex offender treatment by certain physicians and psychologists.), As Introduced HB1697 by Raney (Relating to the provision of sex offender treatment by certain physicians and psychologists.), 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 Occupations Code as it relates to the requirements for sex offender treatment provider licensure. The bill would add additional circumstances under which providers, specifically certain licensed psychologists and physicians, are not required to possess this licensure.The Health and Human Services Commission's (HHSC's) Council on Sex Offender Treatment would review and revise current rules in accordance with the bill. HHSC anticipates that if rules are revised, additional guidance may need to be issued to providers and training on new requirements provided to staff. It is assumed that the costs associated with implementing the bill's provisions could be absorbed using existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 503 Texas Medical Board, 510 Behavioral Health Executive Council, 529 Hlth & Human Svcs Comm 503 Texas Medical Board, 510 Behavioral Health Executive Council, 529 Hlth & Human Svcs Comm LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AKI, MB, EJ, DFR JMc, AKI, MB, EJ, DFR