LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 5, 2009

TO:	Honorable Vicki Truitt, Chair, House Committee on Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB654 by Zaffirini (Relating to continued health coverage for employees of certain political subdivisions.), As Engrossed

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would apply the provisions under Chapter 175, Local Government Code, to employees who retire from employment by an appraisal district in a county with a population of 75,000 or more.

Chapter 175 authorizes the purchase of continued health insurance coverage for employees of certain political subdivisions.

Local Government Impact

A retiree who chooses to purchase continued health insurance coverage would be responsible for the costs, although the appraisal district may experience administrative costs. No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

JOB, JRO, DB