LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 76th Regular Session April 15, 1999 TO: Honorable Irma Rangel, Chair, House Committee on Higher Education FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2070 by Gray (relating to the administration and responsibilities of The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** he bill establishes new procedures for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) in contracting with a county, public hospital or hospital district (entities) in the provision of health care for indigent patients. UTMB estimates a net general revenue loss to the institution of $60,167 in fiscal year 2000 and annual general revenue savings ranging from $1.76 million to $1.88 million over the period fiscal year 2001 to 2004. Local Government Impact Counties, public hospitals, or hospital districts would experience increased expenses for the care of indigent persons sent by them for medical services to UTMB. Source Agencies: 723 The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 720 The University of Texas System Administration LBB Staff: JK, CT