Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3704 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to certain public health data maintained by the Department of State Health Services and shared with certain local health entities.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to allow the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to enter in a memorandum of understanding and a data use agreement with local health units, local health departments, or public health districts to share public health data maintained by DSHS.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2019.
According to the agency, the provisions of the bill can be implemented using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Association of Counties, no significant fiscal implication to counties is anticipated.