LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 21, 2009

TO:	Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2093 by Driver (Relating to persons certified as peace officers.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Occupations Code, Section 1704.404 to include county jailers among the positions eligible for certification as a special officer for offenders with mental impairments upon completion of certain training.  The bill would also exempt certain law enforcement personnel from certain provisions in Chapter 1702, Occupation Code, relating to private security.  The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.  The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education anticipates no significant fiscal impact to their agency.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

407 Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education

LBB Staff:

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