LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 76th Regular Session February 24, 1999 TO: Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health Services FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB413 by Madla (Relating to the regulation of the practice of marriage and family therapy), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** According to the Department of Health, the bill would strengthen the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) Associate designation currently defined under the department by providing for additional statutory language without creating a new category for the licensee. No new fees would be established nor revenue generated as a result of the amendments to the LMFT Act. Any costs associated with these provisions are anticipated to be absorbed with the agency resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, TP, ER