LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 6, 2009

TO:	Honorable Patrick M. Rose, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB884 by Naishtat (Relating to the permanent placement of certain foster children.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would modify placement review hearing procedures involving certain foster children.  The Office of Court Administration indicates that any additional work resulting from passage of the bill could be reasonably absorbed within current resources.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of

LBB Staff:

JOB, CL, NM, MB