Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB40 by Huffman (Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds to pay bail bonds.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
There could be an impact on political subdivisions that spend public funds to pay nonprofit organizations in the amount of a defendant's bail bond. The political subdivisions could also be liable for attorney's fees and costs if a taxpayer or resident prevails in an injunctive relief action.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council