LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 21, 2025 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB2041 by Hancock (Relating to factors the Department of Family and Protective Services must consider when selecting a foster care placement for a child.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the factors the Department of Family and Protective Services shall consider in selecting a placement to include a placement that can meet the long-term needs of a child. It is assumed that any costs to the Department of Family and Protective Services could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government ImpactNo fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, NPe, ER, AN LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 21, 2025 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB2041 by Hancock (Relating to factors the Department of Family and Protective Services must consider when selecting a foster care placement for a child.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB2041 by Hancock (Relating to factors the Department of Family and Protective Services must consider when selecting a foster care placement for a child.), As Introduced 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 SB2041 by Hancock (Relating to factors the Department of Family and Protective Services must consider when selecting a foster care placement for a child.), As Introduced SB2041 by Hancock (Relating to factors the Department of Family and Protective Services must consider when selecting a foster care placement for a child.), 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 factors the Department of Family and Protective Services shall consider in selecting a placement to include a placement that can meet the long-term needs of a child. It is assumed that any costs to the Department of Family and Protective Services could be absorbed within existing resources. It is assumed that any costs to the Department of Family and Protective Services could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, NPe, ER, AN JMc, NPe, ER, AN