LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 4, 2007

TO:	Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB662 by Dukes (Relating to the coordination and improvement of certain programs and services for the prevention of and early intervention in child abuse and neglect.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would require the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to develop a statewide, long-range strategic plan for child abuse and neglect prevention services by December 1, 2008.  It would also require the Interagency Coordinating Council for Building Healthy Families to evaluate state-funded child abuse, neglect, and maltreatment prevention programs.  DFPS estimates that there would be a minimal impact associated with implementing the provisions of the bill.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

530 Family and Protective Services, Department of

LBB Staff:

JOB, CL, PP, NM