Honorable Sam Harless, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1826 by Bowers (Relating to depression screenings for certain women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require county jails and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to conduct periodic
depression screenings of certain inmates. It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
According to the Commission on Jail Standards, the bill could have a significant fiscal impact on local governments, as counties would be required to contract with a medical provider to conduct the required depression screenings, although the exact fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time.
Source Agencies:
409 Commission on Jail Standards, 696 Department of Criminal Justice