Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB4149 by Coleman (Relating to county jailers.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Occupations Code to allow the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) to develop additional training related to health and safety for county jailers. According to TCOLE and TCJS, the costs associated with the bill's provisions could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
407 Law Enforcement, 409 Commission on Jail Standards