LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 21, 2025

TO:	Honorable Pete Flores, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB413 by Jones, Jolanda (Relating to the release of certain defendants detained in jail pending trial.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

It is assumed that any fiscal impact and any impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional resources would not be significant.

Local Government Impact

Counties could experience a cost savings if there is a limit on the length of time a defendant may be detained. 

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General, 405 Department of Public Safety, 458 Alcoholic Beverage Commission, 696 Department of Criminal Justice, 802 Parks and Wildlife Department

LBB Staff:

JMc, MGol, AMr, QH