LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 7, 2025 TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2178 by Harless (Relating to the emergency installation and use of a mobile tracking device on a vehicle by an authorized peace officer.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would establish certain procedures for an authorized peace officer to use a mobile tracking device on a vehicle. It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MGol, CSh, KVEL LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 7, 2025 TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2178 by Harless (Relating to the emergency installation and use of a mobile tracking device on a vehicle by an authorized peace officer.), As Introduced TO: Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2178 by Harless (Relating to the emergency installation and use of a mobile tracking device on a vehicle by an authorized peace officer.), As Introduced Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB2178 by Harless (Relating to the emergency installation and use of a mobile tracking device on a vehicle by an authorized peace officer.), As Introduced HB2178 by Harless (Relating to the emergency installation and use of a mobile tracking device on a vehicle by an authorized peace officer.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would establish certain procedures for an authorized peace officer to use a mobile tracking device on a vehicle. It is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 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: b > td > JMc, MGol, CSh, KVEL JMc, MGol, CSh, KVEL