Honorable Joe Driver, Chair, House Committee on Law Enforcement
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3341 by Burnam (Relating to continuing education and training for peace officers relating to the trafficking of persons.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
This bill would amend the Occupations Code and require the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education to require peace officers to complete at least once every 48 months, an education and training program relating to the trafficking of persons. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) shall develop learning and performance objectives for the education and training program in consultation with national and state experts in the field. In addition, the OAG shall administer the education and training program or certify other entities to administer this program. It is assumed that any additional costs associated with implementation of the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within existing state resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
302 Office of the Attorney General, 407 Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education