LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 24, 2023

TO:	Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB944 by Kolkhorst (Relating to the commitment order for individuals with intellectual disabilities who are committed to state supported living centers.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted

The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined due to uncertainty around the potential increase in state supported living center admissions.

The bill would authorize a court to commit a proposed patient to a long-term placement in a residential care facility without an interdisciplinary team recommendation if the court determines beyond a reasonable doubt that the placement is appropriate. The bill would authorize a parent or guardian of a proposed resident to petition a court to issue a commitment order.

According to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined because although the bill could result in an increase to state supported living center admissions, the amount of the increase is unknown. An increase in admissions to state supported living centers would result in a cost to HHSC.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

529 Health and Human Services Commission

LBB Staff:

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