LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 29, 2007

TO:	Honorable David Swinford, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB22 by Corte, Frank (Relating to the regulation of certain physician's offices where abortions are performed.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code as it relates to the regulation of certain physician's offices where abortions are performed. 

Section 5 of the bill would repeal Section 245.004, Health and Safety Code, which relates to Exemptions from Licensing Requirements.

Section 6 of the bill would require compliance with the minimum standards before January 1, 2008.

The bill would take effect September 1, 2007.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

537 State Health Services, Department of

LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, PP, SJ