LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 86TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 12, 2019

TO:	Honorable Poncho Nevárez, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
FROM:	John McGeady, Assistant Director     Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1355 by Button (Relating to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons in certain intoxication offenses.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure as it relates to the execution of a search warrant for taking a blood specimen from certain persons suspected of committing certain intoxication offenses. Under the provisions of the bill, a warrant to collect a blood specimen from those suspected of certain intoxication offenses may be executed in any county in which the law enforcement officer executing a warrant is authorized to make an arrest.

Both the Office of Court Administration and the Texas Department of Public Safety indicate the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources. This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.

Local Government Impact

According to the Texas Association of Counties, no significant fiscal implication to counties is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 405 Department of Public Safety

LBB Staff:

WP, LBO, LM, SPa, AF, SMi