LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

February 21, 2011

TO:	Honorable Byron Cook, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB201 by Morrison (Relating to informed consent to an abortion.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would require the Department of State Health Services to modify informational materials required by Section 171.014, Health and Safety Code. It would authorize the Texas Medical Board to take disciplinary action against a physician who violates Chapter 171, Health and Safety Code; the board may refuse to admit to examination or refuse to issue a license or renewal license to a person who violates the chapter.

It is assumed that any cost to implement the provisions of the bill would be minimal and could be absorbed within available resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

503 Texas Medical Board, 537 State Health Services, Department of

LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, MB, LR