TO:	Honorable Sid Miller, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
FROM:	John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2896 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to duties of law enforcement involving damaged fences.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted

The bill would amend the Local Government Code to require a peace officer to remain at the location of a damaged fence until the peace officer or another person makes reasonable attempts to secure the fence or the land owner or owner’s representative arrives if the peace officer believes the fence is intended to contain livestock or other animals.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.