LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 21, 2009

TO:	Honorable Pete Gallego, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1060 by Miklos (Relating to certain procedures for forwarding a warrant of arrest or a complaint in a criminal case.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to certain procedures for forwarding a warrant of arrest or a complaint in a criminal case.  According to the Office of Court Administration, the bill would update statutory language to reflect current practice due to technological advances.  No fiscal impact to the State is anticipated.  The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council

LBB Staff:

JOB, ESi, TB, TP