LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 3, 2003

TO:	Honorable Bill Ratliff, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB581 by Crownover (Relating to the medication or drug testing of racing animals under the Texas Racing Act.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Based on the analysis of the Racing Commission and the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:	476 Racing Commission, 578 Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
LBB Staff:	JK, RR, JRO, RT, JC