LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
February 14, 2005

TO:
Honorable Carlos Uresti, Chair, House Committee on Government Reform
 
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB802 by Uresti (Relating to the investigation of certain reports of child abuse and neglect.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

This bill would require a Department of Family and Protective Services (FPS) caseworker who responds to allegations of abuse and/or neglect to request that the family assist in completion of the paperwork that includes information regarding the social history and demographic information as it relates to the family.  FPS anticipates minimal costs associated with the development and supply these forms estimates such activities could reasonably be absorbed within the current/recommended agency funding levels. 

Local Government Impact

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


Source Agencies:
530 Department of Family and Protective Services
LBB Staff:
JOB, PP, LB