LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 7, 2025

TO:	Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2178 by Harless (Relating to the emergency installation and use of a mobile tracking device on a vehicle by an authorized peace officer.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would establish certain procedures for an authorized peace officer to use a mobile tracking device on a vehicle. It is assumed that 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, 405 Department of Public Safety

LBB Staff:

JMc, MGol, CSh, KVEL