Honorable David Swinford, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB979 by Corte (Relating to the licensing and regulation of an abortion facility.), As Introduced
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB979, As Introduced: a positive impact of $30,000 through the biennium ending August 31, 2007.
The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
Fiscal Year
Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds
2006
$30,000
2007
$0
2008
$30,000
2009
$0
2010
$30,000
Fiscal Year
Probable Revenue Gain from GENERAL REVENUE FUND 1
2006
$30,000
2007
$0
2008
$30,000
2009
$0
2010
$30,000
Fiscal Analysis
The bill would amend Section 245.004(b) of the Health and Safety Code, and require that, notwithstanding the number of abortions performed in a 12-month period by the office of a licensed physician, the office is considered an abortion facility and must be licensed if the office holds itself out to the public as an abortion provider by advertising by any public means.
Methodology
According to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), any additional costs associated with implementing the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. DSHS estimates that the bill would result in an increase in revenue due to additional licenses being applied for and issued. DSHS estimates an increase of six initial applications of $5,000 each, for a total of $30,000. These applications would be renewed every two years.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.