LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 13, 2009

TO:	Honorable Pete Gallego, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2510 by Jones (Relating to the admissibility of a statement made by an accused in a criminal case.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding the admissibility of a statement made by an accused in a criminal proceeding. 

Local Government Impact

The bill, if enacted, would result in local governments incurring some additional operational, overtime, and training costs. The level of fiscal impact  would depend on the size of the local governmental entity. The City of Abilene anticipates annual costs between $12,000 and $27,000. The City of Waco anticipates annual costs totalling $12,000.

Source Agencies:

405 Department of Public Safety

LBB Staff:

JOB, ESi, JB, DB