Honorable Leticia Van de Putte, Chair, Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2217 by Flores (Relating to partnering with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies to establish a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley region of the state.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code and require the Texas Veterans Commission and the Department of State Health Services to work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to propose the establishment of a veteran’s hospital in the Rio Grande Valley region. It is assumed that any additional costs associated with implementation of the bill could be absorbed within existing state resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
403 Veterans Commission, 537 State Health Services, Department of