Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1967 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to a database of information about women with uterine fibroids and to uterine fibroid education and research.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to establish and maintain a database of information related to uterine fibroids using available data. DSHS, in consultation with the Texas Medical Association (TMA), would be required to identify and post on its website resources and educational materials related to uterine fibroids. DSHS indicated that the provisions of the bill could be implemented using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.