LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 24, 2025

TO:	Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2596 by Metcalf (Relating to the issuance of certain protective orders for certain burglary offenses.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow victims of certain burglary offenses to file an application for a protective order if the alleged offender committed the offense with the intent to commit certain other offenses.

According to the Office of Court Administration (OCA), although the bill may generate new case filings for protective orders, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated. 

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council

LBB Staff:

JMc, MGol, DA, NTh