Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1896 by Birdwell (Relating to the investigation of the death of a person in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would change certain investigative requirements relating to the death of an inmate in the custody of a county jail or the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). According to TDCJ, 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:
409 Commission on Jail Standards, 696 Department of Criminal Justice