The provisions of the bill addressed by this analysis would amend the Government Code as it relates to employment within the Department of Public Safety. Under the provisions of the bill, a commissioned officer who is the subject of a disciplinary action would be allowed to present testimony and evidence at a hearing on the appeal, and in certain circumstances, back pay could be awarded in the case of a set aside or modified discharge.
This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources. The bill does not expressly create a felony offense, increase the punishment for an existing misdemeanor to that of a felony, increase the punishment for an existing felony offense or category of felony level offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for felony community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.