Honorable Jeff Wentworth, Chair, Senate Committee on Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB772 by Dutton (Relating to social studies conducted in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 107, Human Resources Code, to require the Executive Commissioner of Health and Human Services to adopt rules establishing minimum qualifications for employees or other authorized representatives of the Department of Family and Protective Services and licensed child-placing agencies who conduct social studies. It is assumed that the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.