LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 23, 2011 TO: Honorable Sid Miller, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1743 by Martinez Fischer (Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to require an officer to inform a person orally and in writing prior to requesting a person to submit to the taking of a specimen and if the person refuses, the officer may apply for a warrant authorizing the specimen to be taken involuntarily. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011. 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: JOB, ESi, TP, TB LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 23, 2011 TO: Honorable Sid Miller, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1743 by Martinez Fischer (Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Sid Miller, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1743 by Martinez Fischer (Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication.), As Introduced Honorable Sid Miller, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety Honorable Sid Miller, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1743 by Martinez Fischer (Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication.), As Introduced HB1743 by Martinez Fischer (Relating to the information provided by a peace officer before requesting a specimen to determine intoxication.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to require an officer to inform a person orally and in writing prior to requesting a person to submit to the taking of a specimen and if the person refuses, the officer may apply for a warrant authorizing the specimen to be taken involuntarily. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011. The bill would amend the Transportation Code to require an officer to inform a person orally and in writing prior to requesting a person to submit to the taking of a specimen and if the person refuses, the officer may apply for a warrant authorizing the specimen to be taken involuntarily. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011. 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 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: JOB, ESi, TP, TB JOB, ESi, TP, TB