LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session March 10, 2001 TO: Honorable Kim Brimer, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1331 by Ellis, Dan (Relating to a lien on a cause of action or claim of an individual who receives certain medical services.), As Introduced ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. According to the Department of Health, the bill could have a positive fiscal impact on local governments that operate EMS firms by enabling them to attach liens to recover costs for services which may not otherwise be paid. Source Agencies: 454 Texas Department of Insurance, 501 Texas Department of Health LBB Staff: JK, JO, DB, TB, HD, RM