Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1090 by Herrero (Relating to exemption of certain firefighters and peace officers from jury service.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to exempt firefighters who are permanent, paid employees of the fire department of a municipality or other authority providing firefighting services and for police officers who are permanent, paid employees of a municipality or county. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council