LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 11, 2007

TO:	Honorable Dianne White Delisi, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1095 by Uresti (Relating to a study on increasing the number of medical residency programs, medical residents, and physicians practicing medical specialties in this state.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to a study on increasing the number of medical residency programs, medical residents, and physicians practicing medical specialties in this state.  Based on the analysis of the Texas Medical Board, Office of the Governor and  The University of Texas System Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.

This bill would take effect September 1, 2007.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

301 Office of the Governor, 503 Texas Medical Board, 720 The University of Texas System Administration

LBB Staff:

JOB, CL, NV