LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
April 17, 2011

TO:
Honorable Sid Miller, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
 
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB2446 by Allen (Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications in certain circumstances.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill amends the Occupations Code relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications in certain circumstances.  Based on the analysis of the Texas Medical Board, it is assumed that 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:
503 Texas Medical Board
LBB Staff:
JOB, ESi, NV