LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 4, 2005

TO:	Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1562 by Ellis (Relating to removal of corneal tissue from a decedent; providing penalties.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill amends Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code, to create criminal and civil penalties for the unauthorized removal of corneal tissue from a decedent. The bill amends Chapter 693 to provide that, on the request of an eye bank, certain persons may permit the removal of corneal tissue subject to certain provisions. The bill repeals Subchapter B, Chapter 693, Health and Safety Code.

The Office of the Attorney General anticipates that any legal work resulting from the passage of this bill could be absorbed within current resources.

It is anticipated that any increase in General Revenue resulting from civil penalties would not be significant.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

302 Office of the Attorney General

LBB Staff:

JOB, CL, PP, LW, KJG