The provisions of the bill addressed by this analysis would amend the Local Government Code as it relates to the establishment of a sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties. Under the provisions of the bill, failure to appear as required by the subpoena as described in the bill would be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $1,000, confinement in the county jail for not more than 30 days, or both fine and confinement. The bill would also make engaging in certain activities related to a promotional examination for personal gain or advantage a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $1,000, confinement in the county jail for not more than one year, or both fine and confinement.
This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.