Honorable Joe Driver, Chair, House Committee on Law Enforcement
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2144 by Gattis (Relating to authority of certain peace officers to make arrests outside their jurisdictions.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code as it relates to the authority of certain peace officers to make arrests outside their jurisdictions. The Department of Public Safety indicates it currently has authority to make arrests anywhere in the state.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.