LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 18, 2013

TO:	Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee On Health & Human Services
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1058 by Nelson (Relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Occupations Code relating to the regulation of the practice of nursing.  The bill would require the Board of Nursing to obtain criminal history record information for any person accepted or enrolled in a nursing educational program that prepares the person for initial licensure as a registered or vocational nurse. 

Based on information provided by the Board of Nursing and the Texas Department of Public Safety, it is assumed that all 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:

405 Department of Public Safety, 507 Texas Board of Nursing

LBB Staff:

UP, CL, ER