Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB4995 by Wilson (Relating to the carrying of handguns by tactical medical professionals while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would add certain provisions related to certain medical professionals. The bill would also direct the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to establish standards and issue certificates for certain training courses.
According to TCOLE, no significant impact is anticipated.
According to DPS, while there may be cost associated with certifying course completions and developing minimum standards, it is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
It is assumed that any impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional resources would not be significant.
Local Government Impact
It is assumed that any fiscal impact to units of local government associated with enforcement, prosecution, supervision, or confinement would not be significant.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 405 Department of Public Safety, 407 Commission on Law Enforcement