Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB978 by Murr (Relating to the terms of the board members of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to extend the terms of board members of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission from two to six years. It is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council