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LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 27, 2023
TO:
Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Chair, House Committee on Youth Health & Safety, Select
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB133 by West (relating to prohibiting the use of certain restraints, chemical irritants, or a Taser or similar device on certain public school students.), Committee Report 2nd House, Substituted
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
It is assumed that some schools may need to adjust local policies and provide additional training for certain staff regarding the use of restraint, chemical irritant, Taser, or similar device on certain students. However, no significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.