LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 23, 2003

TO:	Honorable Bill Ratliff, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1312 by Van de Putte (Relating to contracts between certain health care providers and health benefit plans.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Based on the analysis of the Texas Department of Insurance, responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished within its existing resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:	454 Department of Insurance, 512 Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
LBB Staff:	JK, RR, RB, RT, TG