LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 29, 2011 TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1694 by Williams (Relating to the use of a mobile tracking device without a court order in the course of a criminal investigation.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to specify that a law enforcement agency could install and use a mobile tracking device without a court order in the course of a criminal investigation if an order is not required under the Texas Constitution or United States Constitution. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. The City of Austin Police Department reported the provisions of the bill would not have a fiscal impact on the department. Source Agencies:405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, TP, ESi LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 29, 2011 TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB1694 by Williams (Relating to the use of a mobile tracking device without a court order in the course of a criminal investigation.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1694 by Williams (Relating to the use of a mobile tracking device without a court order in the course of a criminal investigation.), As Introduced Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security Honorable Tommy Williams, Chair, Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB1694 by Williams (Relating to the use of a mobile tracking device without a court order in the course of a criminal investigation.), As Introduced SB1694 by Williams (Relating to the use of a mobile tracking device without a court order in the course of a criminal investigation.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to specify that a law enforcement agency could install and use a mobile tracking device without a court order in the course of a criminal investigation if an order is not required under the Texas Constitution or United States Constitution. The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to specify that a law enforcement agency could install and use a mobile tracking device without a court order in the course of a criminal investigation if an order is not required under the Texas Constitution or United States Constitution. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. The City of Austin Police Department reported the provisions of the bill would not have a fiscal impact on the department. No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. The City of Austin Police Department reported the provisions of the bill would not have a fiscal impact on the department. Source Agencies: 405 Department of Public Safety 405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: JOB, KJG, TP, ESi JOB, KJG, TP, ESi