LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 6, 2021 TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB737 by Birdwell (Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the Government Code, and the Penal Code relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders. The bill would require certain first responders who wish to carry a handgun while on duty to complete a training course administered by a qualified handgun instructor. This analysis assumes that the costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources and that implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions for criminal offenses would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SMAT, DPE, AF, DKN, CMA
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 6, 2021
TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB737 by Birdwell (Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB737 by Birdwell (Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.), As Introduced
Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB737 by Birdwell (Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.), As Introduced
SB737 by Birdwell (Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the Government Code, and the Penal Code relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders. The bill would require certain first responders who wish to carry a handgun while on duty to complete a training course administered by a qualified handgun instructor. This analysis assumes that the costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources and that implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions for criminal offenses would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, the Government Code, and the Penal Code relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders. The bill would require certain first responders who wish to carry a handgun while on duty to complete a training course administered by a qualified handgun instructor.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: b > td > 405 Department of Public Safety
405 Department of Public Safety
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SMAT, DPE, AF, DKN, CMA
JMc, SMAT, DPE, AF, DKN, CMA