Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1226 by Herrero (Relating to exemption of certain firefighters and police officers from jury service.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to exempt certain firefighters and police officers who are permanent, paid employees of their departments from jury service on a petit jury. 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