LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 18, 2021 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2758 by Smith (Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons.), As Engrossed 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 trafficked persons. The bill would require the Texas Medical Board (TMB) to approve the associated courses.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, EJ, MB
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 18, 2021
TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2758 by Smith (Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2758 by Smith (Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons.), As Engrossed
Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2758 by Smith (Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons.), As Engrossed
HB2758 by Smith (Relating to continuing education requirements for physicians regarding the identification and assistance of trafficked persons.), As Engrossed
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 trafficked persons. The bill would require the Texas Medical Board (TMB) to approve the associated courses.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 trafficked persons. The bill would require the Texas Medical Board (TMB) to approve the associated courses.
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, EJ, MB
JMc, AKI, EJ, MB