LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 29, 2009

TO:	Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1723 by Van de Putte (Relating to an informational manual for voluntary caregivers who provide temporary care for children who are the subject of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would require the Department of Family and Protective Services to develop and publish informational manuals for voluntary caregivers who agree to provide temporary care for certain children who are the subject of an investigation by the agency. The manuals must include information regarding the rights and duties of a voluntary caregiver, including information on how to obtain any documentation necessary to provide for the child's needs. The bill would take effect immediately upon two-thirds vote, or on September 1, 2009. The agency indicates any cost to implement provisions of the bill would be minimal and can be absorbed within available resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

530 Family and Protective Services, Department of

LBB Staff:

JOB, CL, NM, MB