LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 22, 2025 TO: Honorable Cole Hefner, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB4995 by Wilson (Relating to the carrying of handguns by tactical medical professionals while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would add certain provisions related to certain medical professionals. The bill would also direct the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to establish standards and issue certificates for certain training courses.According to TCOLE, no significant impact is anticipated. According to DPS, while there may be cost associated with certifying course completions and developing minimum standards, it is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.It is assumed that any impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional resources would not be significant. Local Government ImpactIt is assumed that any fiscal impact to units of local government associated with enforcement, prosecution, supervision, or confinement would not be significant. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 405 Department of Public Safety, 407 Commission on Law Enforcement LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MGol, CSh, KVEL
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 22, 2025
TO: Honorable Cole Hefner, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB4995 by Wilson (Relating to the carrying of handguns by tactical medical professionals while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies.), 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: HB4995 by Wilson (Relating to the carrying of handguns by tactical medical professionals while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies.), 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
HB4995 by Wilson (Relating to the carrying of handguns by tactical medical professionals while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies.), As Introduced
HB4995 by Wilson (Relating to the carrying of handguns by tactical medical professionals while on duty providing support to tactical units of law enforcement agencies.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would add certain provisions related to certain medical professionals. The bill would also direct the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to establish standards and issue certificates for certain training courses.According to TCOLE, no significant impact is anticipated. According to DPS, while there may be cost associated with certifying course completions and developing minimum standards, it is assumed that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.It is assumed that any impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional resources would not be significant.
Local Government Impact
It is assumed that any fiscal impact to units of local government associated with enforcement, prosecution, supervision, or confinement would not be significant.
Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 405 Department of Public Safety, 407 Commission on Law Enforcement
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 405 Department of Public Safety, 407 Commission on Law Enforcement
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MGol, CSh, KVEL
JMc, MGol, CSh, KVEL