LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 14, 2007

TO:	Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB3876 by Menendez (Relating to access to the dental records of a dental clinic or organization; providing penalties.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Occupations Code to require each entity which provides dental services to the public to designate a dental custodian to provide the Board of Dental Examiners access to all records related to an investigation or prosecution of an alleged violation; providing penalties.

Based on information provided from the Board of Dental Examiners, it is assumed that costs related to the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be covered by utilizing existing resources.

The bill would take effect September 1, 2007.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

504 Texas State Board of Dental Examiners

LBB Staff:

JOB, CL, AH