Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB374 by Huffman (Relating to the period for disposing of a charge that a person violated a condition of release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would increase the period for investigation after the issuance of a warrant or arrest of certain parolees. According to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Board of Pardons and Paroles, and the Office of Court Administration any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 696 Department of Criminal Justice, 697 Board of Pardons and Paroles