LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 3, 2007

TO:	Honorable Geanie Morrison, Chair, House Committee on Higher Education
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB140 by Nelson (Relating to a study of the feasibility of providing immunizations to certain students enrolled in health professional degree programs.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill requires the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to conduct a joint study of the feasibility of providing immunizations without charge or at a discounted rate to economically disadvantaged students enrolled in health professional degree programs at institutions of higher education in Texas. A joint written report is required to be submitted to the legislature by January 15, 2009. DSHS indicates the study can be completed by their Immunization Branch with available resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

537 State Health Services, Department of, 781 Higher Education Coordinating Board

LBB Staff:

JOB, MN, CL, PP, LR