LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 27, 2007

TO:	Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB56 by Isett, Carl (Relating to the operation of crematory establishments by commercial embalming establishments.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Occupations Code to allow commercial embalming establishments to hold a crematory establishment license.  Based on information provided by the agency, it is assumed that the agency would be able to absorb any costs related to the implementation of the bill. 

The bill would take effect September 1, 2007.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

513 Funeral Service Commission

LBB Staff:

JOB, CL, MW, AH