Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB558 by White (Relating to the taking of a blood specimen on arrest for certain intoxication offenses.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Transportation Code to require a peace officer to take a blood specimen when making an arrest for an intoxication offense under certain circumstances.
Based on information provided by the Office of Court Administration and the Department of Public Safety, any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional resources.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Municipal League, no significant fiscal impact to cities is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to other units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Admin, 405 Department of Public Safety