LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 25, 2009

TO:	Honorable Patrick M. Rose, Chair, House Committee on Human Services
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1574 by Thompson (Relating to the creation of a statewide autism spectrum disorders resource center.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would require the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to establish a statewide Autism Spectrum Disorders Resource Center. The center shall collect and distribute information and research regarding autism, conduct training and developmental activities for persons who may interact with individuals with autism, coordinate with local entities that provide services to individuals with autism, and provide support to families affected by autism. It is assumed that the cost to implement the program can be absorbed within existing resources.

 

The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

529 Health and Human Services Commission

LBB Staff:

JOB, CL, BM, MB