Honorable Myra Crownover, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB711 by Raymond (Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to require that the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) develop and implement a grant program to support programs related to childhood health, fitness, and obesity prevention. The bill would authorize appropriations for the grant awards only in the form of gifts, grants, and donations received by DSHS. DSHS indicates that if funding for the awards were available, administering the new program could be accomplished within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.