LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 29, 2011

TO:	Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
FROM:	John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1694 by Williams (Relating to the use of a mobile tracking device without a court order in the course of a criminal investigation.), As Introduced

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to specify that a law enforcement agency could install and use a mobile tracking device without a court order in the course of a criminal investigation if an order is not required under the Texas Constitution or United States Constitution.

Local Government Impact

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

The City of Austin Police Department reported the provisions of the bill would not have a fiscal impact on the department.

Source Agencies:

405 Department of Public Safety

LBB Staff:

JOB, KJG, TP, ESi