LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 8, 2003

TO:	Honorable Jaime Capelo, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB3155 by Bonnen (Relating to public health measures relating to food.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

This bill would amend Chapter 438 of the Health and Safety Code regarding public health measures related to food.  The bill would require additional measures for chain restaurants relating to employee cleanliness and sterilization of food service items.

 

No significant fiscal impact is anticipated to the state because the Texas Department of Health indicated that the agency could implement the provisions of this bill with existing staff resources.

 

This bill would take effect September 1, 2003. 

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:	501 Department of Health
LBB Staff:	JK, EB, KF, MH