Honorable Angie Chen Button, Chair, House Committee on Urban Affairs
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1895 by Nevárez (Relating to the investigation of fire fighters employed by certain municipalities and districts.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Local Government Code to modify certain established disciplinary procedures for fire fighters.
According to the Commission on Fire Protection, no fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Municipal League, the bill provides for the implementation of rules for dealing with firefighter misconduct. There would be a fiscal impact from developing and implementing these rules. There could be an additional fiscal impact were cities to experience more challenges to employment decisions.
According to the Texas Association of counties, the bill would have no fiscal impact to counties.