Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB4157 by Anchia (Relating to the definition of a designated law enforcement office or agency for purposes of certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to lower an existing population threshold for municipalities whose police departments are authorized to install tracking devices.
According to the Office of Court Administration (OCA), no significant impact to the state court system is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
According to OCA, no significant impact to local courts is anticipated.
According to the Texas Association of Counties, the bill would not have a fiscal impact on counties.
According to the Texas Municipal League, the bill would not have a significant impact on cities.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council