LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 28, 2009

TO:	Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB4445 by Alvarado (relating to the licensing and appointment of certain court interpreters.), As Passed 2nd House

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would require the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to adopt rules regarding the licensing of court interpreters and providing the minimum score an individual must achieve on the examination to qualify for a license with a basic designation or to qualify for a license with a master designation.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation indicates duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

452 Department of Licensing and Regulation

LBB Staff:

JOB, ES, MN