LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 21, 2011

TO:	Honorable Sid Miller, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
FROM:	John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB242 by Craddick (Relating to the authority of certain retired peace officers to carry certain firearms.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Government Code to authorize honorably retired peace officers to carry certain firearms with photo identification issued by a federal, state or local law enforcement agency.

The bill would repeal Subchapter H, Chapter 614, Government Code relating to certain retired peace officers' identification cards and eligibility for weapons proficiency certification.

The bill would take effect September 1, 2011.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

405 Department of Public Safety

LBB Staff:

JOB, ESi, TP, LM