Honorable Donna Campbell, Chair, Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs & Border Security
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1655 by King, Phil (Relating to the reporting of certain offenses committed by members of the Texas military forces.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to clarify that notice requirements for clerks regarding offenses committed by members of the Texas military forces be reported to the Judge Advocate General and not Joint Forces Headquarters. Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and the Military Department, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 401 Military Department