During the 86th Regular Session, the Texas Legislature passed H.B. 1590, which established the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force within the governor's office, to lead a survivor-centered, collaborative, and coordinated response to sexual violence in Texas. The task force's November 2024 biennial report to the legislature made several recommendations to the 89th Texas Legislature, seeking to enhance safety measures for survivors in their homes, when using public transportation, in the court system, and in regard to their personal health. H.B. 47 is an omnibus bill that aims to codify these legislative recommendations by requiring courts to consider the impact on adult sexual assault survivors when a defendant seeks a continuance of their case, updating information sheets provided to sexual assault survivors, providing for additional medical care for these survivors after their forensic medical exam, providing for property lease termination for certain victims regardless of where the offense or attempted offense occurred, closing potentially dangerous loopholes in the rideshare industry, and promoting greater public awareness of Texas' response to sexual violence.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly create a criminal offense, increase the punishment for an existing criminal offense or category of offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that rulemaking authority is expressly granted to the Texas Medical Board in SECTION 25 of this bill and to the Texas Physician Assistant Board in SECTION 26 of this bill.

ANALYSIS

H.B. 47 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to expand the applicability of "victim" to include a victim of sexual assault who is 17 years of age or older for purposes of the requirement for a court that considers a motion for continuance on the part of the defendant to also consider, on request by the state's attorney, the impact of the continuance on the victim and the requirement for the court, on request by the state's attorney or the defendant's counsel, to state on the record the reason for granting or denying the continuance.

H.B. 47 revises provisions relating to the rights of crime victims as follows:

·entitles a victim of sexual assault to the right within the criminal justice system to receive, through the authorized forms of notification, information regarding the payment for any prescribed continuing medical care that is related to the sexual assault and provided to the victim during the 30-day period following that examination;

·expands the applicability of "victim" to include a victim of sexual assault who is 17 years of age or older for purposes of the entitlement of a victim, victim's guardian, or close relative of a deceased victim to the right within the criminal justice system to have the court consider the impact on the victim of a continuance requested by the defendant;

·entitles a victim of certain assaultive and sexual offenses or stalking to the right within the criminal justice system to any prescribed continuing medical care that is related to the sexual assault and provided to the victim during the 30-day period following a forensic medical examination; and

·broadens the scope of the provision entitling a health care provider that provides a forensic medical examination to a sexual assault survivor in accordance with state law, or the sexual assault examiner or sexual assault nurse examiner who conducts that examination, to reimbursement in an amount set by attorney general rule for the reasonable costs of certain fees related to the examination by entitling the provider or examiner, as applicable, to receive reimbursement also for the reasonable costs of any prescribed continuing medical care that is related to the sexual assault and provided to the victim during the 30-day period following that examination, including medication and medical testing.

These provisions apply only to a sexual assault or other sex offense that is first reported or for which medical care is first sought on or after the bill's effective date. A sexual assault or other sex offense that is first reported or for which medical care was first sought before the bill's effective date is governed by the law in effect on the date the sexual assault was reported or the medical care was sought, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose.

H.B. 47 prohibits a person subject to registration under the sex offender registration program because of a reportable conviction or adjudication for which an affirmative finding of a sexually violent offense involving a victim or intended victim who was younger than 14 years of age at the time of the offense is entered from providing or offering to provide, for compensation, a digitally prearranged ride, defined by reference as a ride in a personal vehicle between points chosen by the passenger that is prearranged through a digital network.

H.B. 47 amends the Family Code to entitle a sexual assault victim, such a victim's guardian, or a close relative of such a deceased victim to the right within the juvenile justice system to receive information regarding the payment for any prescribed continuing medical care that is related to the sexual assault and provided to the victim during the 30-day period following that examination.

H.B. 47 amends the Government Code to increase the duration for which a sexual assault nurse examiner's certification under the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services Act is valid from two years from the date of issuance to three years from that date. This provision applies only to an application for renewal of a sexual assault nurse examiner certificate filed on or after the bill's effective date. An application for renewal of a certificate filed before the bill's effective date is governed by the law in effect on the date the application was filed, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose.

H.B. 47 amends the Health and Safety Code to require a health care facility that has an emergency department to provide at least one hour of basic sexual assault response training to contractors who provide patient admission functions, patient-related administrative support functions, or direct patient care. A contractor who completes a continuing medical or nursing education course in forensic evidence collection described by the bill's provisions relating to continuing medical education requirements for physicians or by the Nursing Practice Act that is approved or recognized by the appropriate licensing board is considered to have completed basic sexual assault response training for purposes of these provisions.

H.B. 47 includes the names and contact information of legal aid services providers statewide among the required contents in the following standard information forms developed by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC):

·the information form for sexual assault survivors;

·the information form for sexual assault survivors who arrive at a health care facility that is not a sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE)-ready facility; and

·the information form to be provided to sexual assault survivors who have not given signed, written consent to a health care facility to release the applicable evidence as provided by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services Act.

The bill revises the minimum standards for SAFE programs by removing the requirement that a program orally communicate to a survivor information regarding crime victims compensation, as provided by the standard information form for sexual assault survivors.

H.B. 47 amends the Local Government Code to require the commissioners court of each county that receives a county adult sexual assault response team's requisite biennial report during the preceding year to submit the response team's report to the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force not later than February 1 of each even-numbered year. The bill establishes that failure to comply with this requirement and the biennial response team reporting requirement may be used to determine eligibility for receiving grant funds from the office of the governor or another state agency.

H.B. 47 amends the Occupations Code to replace an authorization for a physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act who submits an application for renewal of a license to practice medicine and whose practice includes treating patients in an emergency room setting to complete two hours of continuing medical education relating to forensic evidence with a requirement for such a physician to complete at least two hours of continuing medical education relating to the following:

·the provision of trauma-informed care to sexual assault survivors;

·appropriate community referrals and prophylactic medications;

·the rights of a sexual assault survivor under Code of Criminal Procedure provisions relating to the rights of crime victims, including the opportunity to request the presence of an advocate, defined by reference to the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services Act, and a forensic medical examination;

·forensic evidence collection methods; and

·applicable state law pertaining to the custody, transfer, and tracking of forensic evidence.

The bill subjects a physician assistant licensed under the Physician Assistant Licensing Act whose practice includes treating patients in an emergency room setting to this requirement. The bill does the following:

·requires the content of the continuing medical education for physicians and physician assistants relating to forensic evidence to conform to the evidence collection protocol distributed by the attorney general under the Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services Act; and

·authorizes the Texas Medical Board (TMB) and the Texas Physician Assistant Board to permit the continuing medical education in forensic evidence collection for a physician and physician assistant, as applicable, to be counted toward the continuing medical education hours that must be approved by the boards for purposes of license registration and renewal requirements, as applicable.

These provisions apply to an application for the renewal of a license filed on or after September 1, 2026. An application for the renewal of a license filed before that date is governed by the law in effect on the date the application was filed, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose.

H.B. 47 expands the components of the local, state, and national criminal background check that a transportation network company must conduct, or cause to be conducted, before permitting an individual to log in as a driver on the company's digital network to include the use of the state sex offender public website maintained by the Department of Public Safety. The bill prohibits a transportation network company from permitting an individual who is found to be registered in that website to log in as a driver on the company's digital network.

H.B. 47 amends the Property Code to expand the authority of a tenant who is a victim or a parent or guardian of a victim of certain assaultive, sexual, or public indecency offenses, or of an attempt to commit any such offense, during the preceding six-month period and who otherwise complies with applicable state law to terminate the tenant's rights and obligations under a lease, vacate the dwelling, and avoid liability for future rent and any other sums due under the lease for terminating the lease and vacating the dwelling before the lease term's end by removing the specification that the applicable offense, or attempt to commit an applicable offense, take place on the premises or at any dwelling on the premises.

H.B. 47 requires the following:

·the TMB to adopt the rules required by the bill's provisions relating to continuing education in forensic evidence collection for physicians not later than June 1, 2026; and

·the Texas Physician Assistant Board to adopt rules to implement the bill's provisions relating to continuing education in forensic evidence collection for physician assistants not later than June 1, 2026.

H.B. 47 repeals Section 323.005(d), Health and Safety Code.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2025.

House Authors

Rep. Donna HowardDemocrat · Primary Author

Joint Authors

Coauthors (4)

Senate Sponsors

Sen. Judith ZaffiriniDemocrat · Primary Sponsor

Cosponsors (3)

Bill Text(with markup)

H.B. No. 47

AN ACT

relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Article 29.14(a), Code of Criminal Procedure, is

amended to read as follows:

(a) In this article, "victim" means a [~~the~~] victim of [an

~~assault or~~] sexual assault or a victim of assault who is younger

than 17 years of age or whose case involves family violence as

defined by Section 71.004, Family Code.

SECTION 2. Article 56A.051(a), Code of Criminal Procedure,

is amended to read as follows:

(a) A victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a

deceased victim is entitled to the following rights within the

criminal justice system:

(1) the right to receive from a law enforcement agency

adequate protection from harm and threats of harm arising from

cooperation with prosecution efforts;

(2) the right to have the magistrate consider the

safety of the victim or the victim's family in setting the amount of

bail for the defendant;

(3) if requested, the right to be informed in the

manner provided by Article 56A.0525:

(A) by the attorney representing the state of

relevant court proceedings, including appellate proceedings, and

to be informed if those proceedings have been canceled or

rescheduled before the event; and

(B) by an appellate court of the court's

decisions, after the decisions are entered but before the decisions

are made public;

(4) when requested, the right to be informed in the

manner provided by Article 56A.0525:

(A) by a peace officer concerning the defendant's

right to bail and the procedures in criminal investigations; and

(B) by the office of the attorney representing

the state concerning the general procedures in the criminal justice

system, including general procedures in guilty plea negotiations

and arrangements, restitution, and the appeals and parole process;

(5) the right to provide pertinent information to a

community supervision and corrections department conducting a

presentencing investigation concerning the impact of the offense on

the victim and the victim's family by testimony, written statement,

or any other manner before any sentencing of the defendant;

(6) the right to receive information, in the manner

provided by Article 56A.0525:

(A) regarding compensation to victims of crime as

provided by Chapter 56B, including information related to the costs

that may be compensated under that chapter and the amount of

compensation, eligibility for compensation, and procedures for

application for compensation under that chapter;

(B) for a victim of a sexual assault, regarding

the payment under Subchapter G for a forensic medical examination

and for any prescribed continuing medical care that is related to

the sexual assault and provided to the victim during the 30-day

period following that examination, as provided by Subchapter G; and

available social service agencies that may offer additional

assistance;

(7) the right to:

(A) be informed, on request, and in the manner

provided by Article 56A.0525, of parole procedures;

(B) participate in the parole process;

defendant's file information to be considered by the board before

the parole of any defendant convicted of any offense subject to this

chapter; and

(D) be notified in the manner provided by Article

56A.0525, if requested, of parole proceedings concerning a

defendant in the victim's case and of the defendant's release;

(8) the right to be provided with a waiting area,

separate or secure from other witnesses, including the defendant

and relatives of the defendant, before testifying in any proceeding

concerning the defendant; if a separate waiting area is not

available, other safeguards should be taken to minimize the

victim's contact with the defendant and the defendant's relatives

and witnesses, before and during court proceedings;

(9) the right to the prompt return of any of the

victim's property that is held by a law enforcement agency or the

attorney representing the state as evidence when the property is no

longer required for that purpose;

(10) the right to have the attorney representing the

state notify the victim's employer, if requested, that the victim's

cooperation and testimony is necessary in a proceeding that may

require the victim to be absent from work for good cause;

(11) the right to request victim-offender mediation

coordinated by the victim services division of the department;

(12) the right to be informed, in the manner provided

by Article 56A.0525, of the uses of a victim impact statement and

the statement's purpose in the criminal justice system as described

by Subchapter D, to complete the victim impact statement, and to

have the victim impact statement considered:

(A) by the attorney representing the state and

the judge before sentencing or before a plea bargain agreement is

accepted; and

(B) by the board before a defendant is released

on parole;

(13) for a victim of sexual [an] assault or a victim of

[~~or sexual~~] assault who is younger than 17 years of age or whose

case involves family violence, as defined by Section 71.004, Family

Code, the right to have the court consider the impact on the victim

of a continuance requested by the defendant; if requested by the

attorney representing the state or by the defendant's attorney, the

court shall state on the record the reason for granting or denying

the continuance; and

(14) if the offense is a capital felony, the right to:

(A) receive by mail from the court a written

explanation of defense-initiated victim outreach if the court has

authorized expenditures for a defense-initiated victim outreach

specialist;

(B) not be contacted by the victim outreach

specialist unless the victim, guardian, or relative has consented

to the contact by providing a written notice to the court; and

receive all communications from a victim outreach specialist acting

on behalf of any person.

SECTION 3. Article 56A.052(a), Code of Criminal Procedure,

is amended to read as follows:

(a) A victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a

deceased victim of an offense under Section 21.02, 21.11, 22.011,

22.012, 22.021, or 42.072, Penal Code, is entitled to the following

rights within the criminal justice system:

(1) if requested, the right to a disclosure of

information, in the manner provided by Article 56A.0525, regarding:

(A) any evidence that was collected during the

investigation of the offense, unless disclosing the information

would interfere with the investigation or prosecution of the

offense, in which event the victim, guardian, or relative shall be

informed of the estimated date on which that information is

expected to be disclosed; and

(B) the status of any analysis being performed on

any evidence described by Paragraph (A);

(2) if requested, the right to be notified in the

manner provided by Article 56A.0525:

(A) at the time a request is submitted to a crime

laboratory to process and analyze any evidence that was collected

during the investigation of the offense;

(B) at the time of the submission of a request to

compare any biological evidence collected during the investigation

of the offense with DNA profiles maintained in a state or federal

DNA database; and

Paragraph (B), unless disclosing the results would interfere with

the investigation or prosecution of the offense, in which event the

victim, guardian, or relative shall be informed of the estimated

date on which those results are expected to be disclosed;

(3) if requested, the right to counseling regarding

acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and human

immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection;

(4) if requested, the right to be informed about, and

confer with the attorney representing the state regarding, the

disposition of the offense, including sharing the victim's,

guardian's, or relative's views regarding:

(A) a decision not to file charges;

(B) the dismissal of charges;

(D) a plea bargain agreement; and

(5) for the victim, the right to:

(A) testing for acquired immune deficiency

syndrome (AIDS), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection,

antibodies to HIV, or infection with any other probable causative

agent of AIDS; [~~and~~]

(B) a forensic medical examination as provided by

Subchapter G; and

is related to the sexual assault and provided to the victim during

the 30-day period following a forensic medical examination, as

provided by Subchapter G.

SECTION 4. Article 56A.304(a), Code of Criminal Procedure,

is amended to read as follows:

(a) On application to the attorney general and subject to

Article 56A.305(e), a health care provider that provides a forensic

medical examination to a sexual assault survivor in accordance with

this subchapter, or the sexual assault examiner or sexual assault

nurse examiner who conducts that examination in accordance with

this subchapter, as applicable, is entitled to be reimbursed in an

amount set by attorney general rule for:

(1) the reasonable costs of the forensic portion of

that examination;

(2) the evidence collection kit; and

(3) the reasonable costs of other medical care

provided to the victim during the forensic medical examination in

accordance with Subchapters A and B, Chapter 323, Health and Safety

Code, and of any prescribed continuing medical care that is related

to the sexual assault and provided to the victim during the 30-day

period following that examination, including medication and

medical testing.

SECTION 5. Article 56A.401, Code of Criminal Procedure, is

amended to read as follows:

Art. 56A.401. NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS. At the initial

contact or at the earliest possible time after the initial contact

between a victim of a reported offense and the law enforcement

agency having the responsibility for investigating the offense, the

agency shall provide the victim a written notice containing:

(1) information about the availability of emergency

and medical services, if applicable;

(2) information about the rights of crime victims

under Subchapter B;

(3) notice that the victim has the right to receive

information:

(A) regarding compensation to victims of crime as

provided by Chapter 56B, including information relating to the

costs that may be compensated under that chapter and the amount of

compensation, eligibility for compensation, and procedures for

application for compensation under that chapter;

(B) for a victim of a sexual assault, regarding

the payment under Subchapter G for a forensic medical examination

and for any prescribed continuing medical care that is related to

the sexual assault and provided to the victim during the 30-day

period following that examination, as provided by Subchapter G; and

service agencies that may offer additional assistance;

(4) the name, address, and phone number of the law

enforcement agency's crime victim liaison;

(5) the name, address, and phone number of the victim

assistance coordinator of the office of the attorney representing

the state; and

(6) the following statement:

"You may call the law enforcement agency's telephone number

for the status of the case and information about victims' rights."

SECTION 6. Article 56A.451(a), Code of Criminal Procedure,

is amended to read as follows:

(a) Not later than the 10th day after the date that an

indictment or information is returned against a defendant for an

offense, the attorney representing the state shall give to each

victim of the offense a written notice containing:

(1) the case number and assigned court for the case;

(2) a brief general statement of each procedural stage

in the processing of a criminal case, including bail, plea

bargaining, parole restitution, and appeal;

(3) suggested steps the victim may take if the victim

is subjected to threats or intimidation;

(4) the name, address, and phone number of the local

victim assistance coordinator; and

(5) notification of:

(A) the rights and procedures under this chapter,

Chapter 56B, and Subchapter B, Chapter 58;

(B) the right to file a victim impact statement

with the office of the attorney representing the state and the

department;

(i) regarding compensation to victims of

crime as provided by Chapter 56B, including information relating to

the costs that may be compensated under that chapter, eligibility

for compensation, and procedures for application for compensation

under that chapter;

(ii) for a victim of a sexual assault,

regarding the payment under Subchapter G for a forensic medical

examination and for any prescribed continuing medical care that is

related to the sexual assault and provided to the victim during the

30-day period following that examination, as provided by Subchapter

G; and

(iii) providing a referral to available

social service agencies that may offer additional assistance; and

(D) the right of a victim, guardian of a victim,

or close relative of a deceased victim, as defined by Section

508.117, Government Code, to appear in person before a member of the

board as provided by Section 508.153, Government Code.

SECTION 7. Article 62.063, Code of Criminal Procedure, is

amended to read as follows:

Art. 62.063. PROHIBITED EMPLOYMENT. (a) In this article:

(1) "Amusement ride" has the meaning assigned by

Section 2151.002, Occupations Code.

(2) "Bus" has the meaning assigned by Section 541.201,

Transportation Code.

(3) "Digitally prearranged ride" has the meaning

assigned by Section 2402.001, Occupations Code.

(b) A person subject to registration under this chapter

because of a reportable conviction or adjudication for which an

affirmative finding is entered under Article 42.015(b) or

42A.105(a), as appropriate, may not, for compensation:

(1) operate or offer to operate a bus;

(2) provide or offer to provide a passenger taxicab or

limousine transportation service, or a digitally prearranged ride;

(3) provide or offer to provide any type of service in

the residence of another person unless the provision of service

will be supervised; or

(4) operate or offer to operate any amusement ride.

SECTION 8. Section 57.002(a), Family Code, is amended to

read as follows:

(a) A victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a

deceased victim is entitled to the following rights within the

juvenile justice system:

(1) the right to receive from law enforcement agencies

adequate protection from harm and threats of harm arising from

cooperation with prosecution efforts;

(2) the right to have the court or person appointed by

the court take the safety of the victim or the victim's family into

consideration as an element in determining whether the child should

be detained before the child's conduct is adjudicated;

(3) the right, if requested, to be informed of

relevant court proceedings, including appellate proceedings, and

to be informed in a timely manner if those court proceedings have

been canceled or rescheduled;

(4) the right to be informed, when requested, by the

court or a person appointed by the court concerning the procedures

in the juvenile justice system, including general procedures

relating to:

(A) the preliminary investigation and deferred

prosecution of a case; and

(B) the appeal of the case;

(5) the right to provide pertinent information to a

juvenile court conducting a disposition hearing concerning the

impact of the offense on the victim and the victim's family by

testimony, written statement, or any other manner before the court

renders its disposition;

(6) the right to receive information:

(A) regarding compensation to victims as

provided by Chapter 56B, Code of Criminal Procedure, including

information relating to the costs that may be compensated under

that chapter and the amount of compensation, eligibility for

compensation, and procedures for application for compensation

under that chapter;

(B) for a victim of a sexual assault, regarding

the payment under Subchapter G, Chapter 56A, Code of Criminal

Procedure, for a forensic medical examination and for any

prescribed continuing medical care that is related to the sexual

assault and provided to the victim during the 30-day period

following that examination; and

available social service agencies that may offer additional

assistance;

(7) the right to be informed, upon request, of

procedures for release under supervision or transfer of the person

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LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
Revision 1

March 31, 2025

TO:	Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence

FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board

IN RE:	HB47 by Howard (Relating to sexual assault and other sex offenses.), As Introduced

Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB47, As Introduced: an impact of $0 through the biennium ending August 31, 2027.

The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.

General Revenue-Related Funds, Five- Year Impact:

Fiscal Year	Probable Net Positive/(Negative) Impact to General Revenue Related Funds
2026	$0
2027	$0
2028	$0
2029	$0
2030	$0

All Funds, Five-Year Impact:

Fiscal Year	Probable Savings/(Cost) from Crime Victims Comp Acct 469
2026	($1,468,784)
2027	($1,482,899)
2028	($1,505,142)
2029	($1,527,720)
2030	($1,550,635)

Fiscal Analysis

The bill would modify the Code of Criminal Procedure to add that a victim of sexual assault is entitled to information on and the right to payment of any prescribed continuing medical care related to the sexual assault during the 30-day period following the forensic examination.

The bill would require the Office of the Attorney General to reimburse victims for these amounts, including medication and testing. The bill authorizes the attorney general to set reimbursement amounts by rule and makes conforming changes to victims' rights notification statutes for victims of sexual offenses.

The bill would also extend the validity of certification of a sexual assault nurse examiner from two years to three years.

Methodology

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification
Under current law, sexual assault nurse examiner certification must be renewed every two years. This bill would expand the validity so that certification would be valid for three years. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) does not anticipate a fiscal impact from this section of the bill.

30-day Follow-Up Care
The Crime Victims Services Division (CVSD) currently reimburses the cost for the forensic medical examination of a victim of sexual assault and reasonable medical care provided during the forensic medical examination, referred to as emergency medical care (EMC). This bill would expand this coverage to include prescribed continual medical care including medication and medical testing for up to 30 days following the forensic medical examination.

Medications
The CVSD estimates the cost of reimbursement for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) medication would be $7,873.23 per person, and projects an increase of 159 applications in the first year. Additionally, the CVSD assumes the cost of a follow-up visit for PEP treatment would cost $1,253.95 per claim. The total cost for medication is estimated to be $1,451,222 in the first fiscal year.

Serious Injury Follow-up Care
The CVSD estimates one percent of victims (11 applications) would require reimbursement for a follow-up visit within the 30 day coverage window for serious injuries. This cost is estimated to be $2,106 in the first fiscal year.

Cost Containment Vendor (CCV)
The CVSD estimates a cost of $7,657 in the first fiscal year for the division's third-party Cost Containment Vendor.

This analysis assumes a 1.5% growth rate for all costs, excepting the onetime system upgrade cost, to account for population growth and the corresponding increase in volume of claims.

	FY 2026	FY 2027	FY 2028	FY 2029	FY 2030
Increased EMC PEP reimbursement	$1,251,844	$1,270,621	$1,289,681	$1,309,026	$1,328,661
Anticipated follow-up care for PEP	$199,378	$202,369	$205,404	$208,485	$211,613
Anticipated follow-up care for serious injury	$2,106	$2,137	$2,169	$2,202	$2,235
CCV costs	$7,657	$7,772	$7,888	$8,007	$8,127
System Costs	$7,800	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Increased Cost	$1,468,784	$1,482,899	$1,505,142	$1,527,720	$1,550,635

Technology

This analysis includes a onetime cost of $7,800 to upgrade the Crime Victims Compensation claim management software to allow for consideration of medical bills up to 30 days after the forensic medical examination.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 300 Trusteed Programs Within the Office of the Governor, 302 Office of the Attorney General, 405 Department of Public Safety, 452 Department of Licensing and Regulation, 503 Texas Medical Board, 529 Health and Human Services Commission

LBB Staff:

JMc, MGol, LCO, JKe, NV, CMA

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