TO: | Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services |
FROM: | John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board |
IN RE: | SB632 by Nelson (Relating to dental assistant x-rays.), As Introduced |
Fiscal Year | Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds |
---|---|
2006 | $0 |
2007 | $0 |
2008 | $0 |
2009 | $0 |
2010 | $0 |
Fiscal Year | Probable (Cost) from GENERAL REVENUE FUND 1 |
Probable Revenue Gain from GENERAL REVENUE FUND 1 |
---|---|---|
2006 | ($20,000) | $20,000 |
2007 | ($21,400) | $21,400 |
2008 | ($21,400) | $21,400 |
2009 | ($21,400) | $21,400 |
2010 | ($21,400) | $21,400 |
The bill would amend the Occupations Code by requiring the State Board of Dental Examiners (board) to create an advisory committee of dental professionals and educators to advise the board on study guides or reference materials used in preparation for the dental assistant examination.
The bill would require the board to make examinations for the procedure for making dental x-rays, jurisprudence, and infection control available to applicants on the internet and would also require the board to adopt a rule to specify guidelines that ensure security, guarantee the identity of the person taking the exam, and prevent security breaches. The bill states that a dentist shall proctor persons taking the exam on the internet and that the board shall make study guides or reference materials available on the internet.
The bill requires the examination be available in English and Spanish.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2005.
According to the board, creating an advisory committee would not have a significant fiscal impact on the agency.
Based on historical expenditures of another licensing agency with a licensee population of similar size, it is estimated that initial costs of approximately $20,000 in fiscal year 2006 would be realized from contracting with a vendor to host an examination website for the board that would meet the requirements of the bill. The cost to maintain the database and online software is estimated to be $1,400 each year. It is also assumed that the agency would increase licensing fees as necessary to cover additional costs.
Source Agencies: | 504 Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
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LBB Staff: | JOB, CL, MW, RR
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