LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 5, 2005

TO:	Honorable Eddie Lucio, Jr., Chair, Senate Committee on International Relations & Trade
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1737 by Lucio (Relating to the Border Health Foundation.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend Sections 112.003 and 112.004 of the Health and Safety Code relating to the Border Health Foundation. The bill would allow the Border Health Foundation to finance health programs in areas adjacent to the border outside of Texas. The Department of State Health Services indicates that there would be no fiscal impact from this change.

Because the Board of Health no longer exists, the Health and Human Services Commission and the Department of State Health Services would have responsibility for initially appointing the foundation's board of directors. The bill would specify that subsequent vacanies be filled by a vote of the board of directors of the foundation.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

537 Department of State Health Services

LBB Staff:

JOB, CL, KF, LW