TO:	Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:	John McGeady, Assistant Director     Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1947 by Watson (Relating to monitoring the ordering and distribution of controlled substances by veterinarians.), As Introduced

The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code and Occupations Code relating to monitoring the ordering and distribution of controlled substances by veterinarians. The Board of Pharmacy and Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners indicate that they could implement the provisions of the bill by utilizing existing resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.