LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 86TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 24, 2019

TO:	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:	SB1947 by Watson (Relating to monitoring the ordering and distribution of controlled substances by veterinarians.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code and Occupations Code relating to monitoring the ordering and distribution of controlled substances by veterinarians. The Board of Pharmacy and Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners indicate that they could implement the provisions of the bill by utilizing existing resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

515 Board of Pharmacy, 578 Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

LBB Staff:

WP, AKi, SGr, ESt