LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 13, 2021 TO: Honorable Stephanie Klick, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2758 by Smith (Relating to training for physicians in identification and assistance of victims of human trafficking.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Occupations Code to require certain physicians seeking licensing renewal to complete at least one hour of continuing medical education regarding the identification and assistance of victims of human trafficking. The bill would require the Texas Medical Board (TMB) to approve the associated courses, of which at least one must be free, and maintain and post a list of the approved courses on its website.TMB indicates that anticipated costs could be absorbed using existing agency resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 503 Texas Medical Board LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AKI, MB, EJ
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 13, 2021
TO: Honorable Stephanie Klick, Chair, House Committee on Public Health FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2758 by Smith (Relating to training for physicians in identification and assistance of victims of human trafficking.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Stephanie Klick, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2758 by Smith (Relating to training for physicians in identification and assistance of victims of human trafficking.), 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
HB2758 by Smith (Relating to training for physicians in identification and assistance of victims of human trafficking.), As Introduced
HB2758 by Smith (Relating to training for physicians in identification and assistance of victims of human trafficking.), 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 to require certain physicians seeking licensing renewal to complete at least one hour of continuing medical education regarding the identification and assistance of victims of human trafficking. The bill would require the Texas Medical Board (TMB) to approve the associated courses, of which at least one must be free, and maintain and post a list of the approved courses on its website.TMB indicates that anticipated costs could be absorbed using existing agency resources.
The bill would amend the Occupations Code to require certain physicians seeking licensing renewal to complete at least one hour of continuing medical education regarding the identification and assistance of victims of human trafficking. The bill would require the Texas Medical Board (TMB) to approve the associated courses, of which at least one must be free, and maintain and post a list of the approved courses on its website.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: b > td > 503 Texas Medical Board
503 Texas Medical Board
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AKI, MB, EJ
JMc, AKI, MB, EJ