LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 5, 2005

TO:	Honorable David Swinford, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2081 by Paxton (Relating to prohibiting the use of state money for research involving the destruction of human embryos.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill relates to prohibiting the use of state money for research involving the destruction of human embryos. The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code by adding Chapter 168. 

The bill would take effect September 1, 2005. 

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

537 Department of State Health Services

LBB Staff:

JOB, SR, KF, RM