LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session March 27, 2001 TO: Honorable Fred M. Bosse, Chair, House Committee on Civil Practices FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1340 by Brimer (Relating to the tort liability of certain hospitals.), As Introduced ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** Local Government Impact If a hospital, owned or operated by a unit of local government, were to qualify for certification that would allow protection under the tort liability limit, the hospital would experience a savings should they lose a lawsuit. Lawsuit damages can be significant, therefore, the savings could be significant. Source Agencies: 501 Texas Department of Health LBB Staff: JK, TB, RM