Honorable Terry M. Wilson, Chair, House Committee on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2749 by Romero, Jr. (Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
There may be an impact to counties related to submitting a daily report to the Texas Veterans Commission and allowing inmates who are veterans to visit with a veterans county service officer or peer support coordinator.
Source Agencies:
403 Veterans Commission, 409 Commission on Jail Standards, 696 Department of Criminal Justice