LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 26, 2025

TO:	Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB251 by Flores (Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Bell County.), As Engrossed

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Local Government Impact

There could be an impact to Bell County if the Commissioners Court chooses to appoint magistrates and establishes the salary, benefits, and other compensation for the magistrates as outlined in the bill.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council

LBB Staff:

JMc, KDw, MGol, BC, CWi