Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2006 by Bonnen (Relating to the release of a photograph of a police officer and access to records maintained by internal investigative divisions in certain municipalities.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Local Government Code to prohibit a department, commission, or municipality from releasing a photograph of a police officer unless the officer is charged with an offense; involved in a civil service hearing; used as evidence in a judiciary proceeding; or gives written consent. The bill also would exempt additional internal investigative divisions from being forced to expunge records in regard to disciplinary action taken against a fire fighter or police officer.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.