LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 25, 2025 TO: Honorable Cole Hefner, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2217 by Wharton (Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components.), As Introduced The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time. There would be an indeterminate cost related to the grant program authorized by the bill which would be dependent on the number of grant applications and appropriations made for this purpose. The bill would amend Government Code to establish a grant program to equip vehicles used by peace officers with bullet-resistant components. The grant program would be administered by the Criminal Justice Division within the Office of the Governor (OOG). Law enforcement agencies receiving a grant would provide proof of purchase and installation of the bullet-resistant components. It is assumed that any costs associated with the administration of the program could be absorbed using existing resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 300 Trusteed Programs Within the Office of the Governor, 405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MGol, LCO, KCu
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 25, 2025
TO: Honorable Cole Hefner, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2217 by Wharton (Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Cole Hefner, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2217 by Wharton (Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components.), As Introduced
Honorable Cole Hefner, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Honorable Cole Hefner, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2217 by Wharton (Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components.), As Introduced
HB2217 by Wharton (Relating to establishing a grant program to equip motor vehicles used by peace officers with certain bullet-resistant components.), As Introduced
The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time. There would be an indeterminate cost related to the grant program authorized by the bill which would be dependent on the number of grant applications and appropriations made for this purpose.
The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time. There would be an indeterminate cost related to the grant program authorized by the bill which would be dependent on the number of grant applications and appropriations made for this purpose.
The bill would amend Government Code to establish a grant program to equip vehicles used by peace officers with bullet-resistant components. The grant program would be administered by the Criminal Justice Division within the Office of the Governor (OOG). Law enforcement agencies receiving a grant would provide proof of purchase and installation of the bullet-resistant components. It is assumed that any costs associated with the administration of the program could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: b > td > 300 Trusteed Programs Within the Office of the Governor, 405 Department of Public Safety
300 Trusteed Programs Within the Office of the Governor, 405 Department of Public Safety
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MGol, LCO, KCu
JMc, MGol, LCO, KCu