LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 76th Regular Session March 31, 1999 TO: Honorable Bob Turner, Chair, House Committee on Public Safety FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB995 by Hunter (Relating to peace officers of hospitals in certain municipalities.), As Introduced ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** Local Government Impact A hospital district choosing to commission peace officers as a result of the bill's enactment would be responsible for costs such officers salaries, benefits, certification and licensing fees, and other employment- related costs. The cost to a hosptial district would depend mainly on the level of salaries and the number of peace officers commissioned. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, MD, TL