LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
April 1, 2007

TO:
Honorable Patrick M. Rose, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
 
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB1984 by Thompson (Relating to the creation of a statewide autism spectrum disorders resource program.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.


The bill would amend Chapter 114, Human Resources Code by adding Section 114.013. The bill would require Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Council) to establish and administer an autism spectrum disorders resource program, with the purpose of coordinating resources for individuals with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders and their families.
 
The Council would be required to collect and distribute information and research regarding autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, conduct training and development activities for individuals who may interact in the course of their employment with an individual with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders, coordinate with local entities that provide services to individuals with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders, and provide support for families affected by autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
539 Aging and Disability Services, Department of
LBB Staff:
JOB, CL, PP, ML