LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE 74th Regular Session February 15, 1995 TO: Honorable Judith Zaffirini, Chair IN RE: Senate Bill No. 71 Committee on Health & Human Services By: Barrientos Senate Austin, Texas FROM: John Keel, Director In response to your request for a Fiscal Note on Senate Bill No. 71 (Relating to the requirements for licensing as a professional counselor.) this office has determined the following: The bill would increase the number of months or hours of supervised experience required for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. The bill would also exempt persons meeting requirements for licensure by endorsement, as specified in V.T.C.S., Article 4512g, Section 18 (a), from the examination administered under this section. No fiscal implication to the State or units of local government is anticipated. Source: Department of Health LBB Staff: JK, AZ, KF, DF