Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1940 by Perry (Relating to the requirement of a preliminary hearing for certain persons released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who are alleged to have violated a condition of release.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code by removing the requirement of a preliminary probable cause hearing for an offender who committed an offense after release from prison if a magistrate has already made a finding of probable cause. The Department of Criminal Justice anticipates no cost to the state from the bill. The Board of Pardons and Paroles anticipates no significant savings from the passage of the bill as currently multiple preliminary hearings in nearby locations are scheduled in concert in order to minimize travel expenditures.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
696 Department of Criminal Justice, 697 Board of Pardons and Paroles