LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 10, 2025 TO: Honorable Pete Flores, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1497 by Nichols (Relating to the search of certain wireless communications devices by a peace officer.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend certain rules related to access to cellular telephones or other wireless communications devices. 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 > 405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MGol, CSh, KVEL LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 10, 2025 TO: Honorable Pete Flores, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1497 by Nichols (Relating to the search of certain wireless communications devices by a peace officer.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Pete Flores, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1497 by Nichols (Relating to the search of certain wireless communications devices by a peace officer.), As Introduced Honorable Pete Flores, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice Honorable Pete Flores, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB1497 by Nichols (Relating to the search of certain wireless communications devices by a peace officer.), As Introduced SB1497 by Nichols (Relating to the search of certain wireless communications devices by a 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 amend certain rules related to access to cellular telephones or other wireless communications devices. 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 > 405 Department of Public Safety 405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MGol, CSh, KVEL JMc, MGol, CSh, KVEL