Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1285 by Rose (Relating to the delegation of death certification to attending physicians in certain counties.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Health and Safety Code relating to the delegation of death certification to attending physicians in certain counties. The Texas Medical Board indicates that all duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing resources. The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
Travis County reported the bill would have no fiscal impact.
Source Agencies:
503 Texas Medical Board, 537 State Health Services, Department of