LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE 74th Regular Session March 26, 1995 TO: Honorable Hugo Berlanga, Chair IN RE: House Bill No. 897 Committee on Public Health By: Turner, House of Representatives Sylvester Austin, Texas FROM: John Keel, Director In response to your request for a Fiscal Note on House Bill No. 897 (Relating to the regulation of podiatry.) this office has determined the following: The bill would define confidentiality and privilege requirements related to the practice of podiatric medicine. The bill would also specify that a licensed podiatrist may participate in and provide podiatry services on behalf of any health organization approved by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners under Section 5.01, Medical Practice Act. No fiscal implication to the State or units of local government is anticipated. Source: Board of Podiatry Examiners LBB Staff: JK, KF, DF