LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 16, 2025 TO: Honorable Pete Flores, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB251 by Flores (Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Bell County.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. Local Government ImpactThere could be an impact to Bell County if the Commissioners Court chooses to appoint magistrates and establishes the salary, benefits, and other compensation for the magistrates as outlined in the bill. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MGol, BC, CWi LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 16, 2025 TO: Honorable Pete Flores, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB251 by Flores (Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Bell County.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Pete Flores, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB251 by Flores (Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Bell County.), 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 SB251 by Flores (Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Bell County.), As Introduced SB251 by Flores (Relating to the creation of criminal law magistrates for Bell County.), As Introduced No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. Local Government Impact There could be an impact to Bell County if the Commissioners Court chooses to appoint magistrates and establishes the salary, benefits, and other compensation for the magistrates as outlined in the bill. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, MGol, BC, CWi JMc, MGol, BC, CWi