LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 18, 2005

TO:	Honorable Robert Duncan, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2371 by King, Tracy (Relating to the use of acupuncturists as health care providers under certain health benefit plans.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Insurance Code relating to the use of acupuncturists as health care providers under certain health benefit plans.  The Department of Insurance anticipates any additional work resulting from the passage of the bill could be reasonably absorbed within current resources.

This bill would take effect September 1, 2005.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

454 Department of Insurance

LBB Staff:

JOB, SR, JRO, NV