LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 31, 2007

TO:	Honorable Dianne White Delisi, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2827 by Taylor (Relating to rules regarding anaphylaxis treatment provided by emergency medical services personnel.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to require the Texas Board of Health, when adopting minimum standards for emergency medical services that an emergency medical service (EMS) vehicle be equipped with an epinephrine injector or similar device to treat anaphylaxis and that EMS personnel complete continuing education training in the administration of anaphylaxis treatment.

The bill would take effect immediately if it were to receive the required two-thirds vote in each house; otherwise, it would take effect September 1, 2007.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

JOB, CL, DB