According to the Legislative Budget Board (LBB), HB 3513 is not expected to have any significant fiscal impact on the State of Texas. The fiscal analysis indicates that any administrative or operational costs associated with the bill's implementation can be managed within existing state resources without requiring additional appropriations.

Similarly, at the local level, the bill is projected to have no significant fiscal implications for Moore County or other units of local government. While the bill grants the Moore County Commissioners Court increased discretion in board appointments and term extensions, these adjustments are procedural and are not anticipated to incur material costs. The exemption from certain state standards is likewise not expected to result in budgetary shifts that would affect local government operations or funding levels.

Overall, HB 3513 represents a low-cost legislative adjustment focused on governance structure rather than on new programming or services, ensuring minimal fiscal disruption at both state and local levels.

HB 3513 proposes a pragmatic solution to a local governance issue in Moore County, where demographic limitations have made it difficult to maintain a juvenile board structure required under current law. By reducing the mandated number of appointed board members and providing flexible term extensions, the bill aligns with the needs of a rural jurisdiction and enhances the county’s ability to comply with statutory expectations​.

However, the bill also removes Moore County from the applicability of Sections 152.0007 and 152.0008 of the Human Resources Code—statewide standards that define core duties of juvenile boards and the employment rules for juvenile probation personnel. While other counties have been granted similar exemptions, this move shifts oversight and procedural consistency away from the state without clearly articulating what local accountability mechanisms will take their place​.

Given these considerations, Texas Policy Research remains NEUTRAL on HB 3513. The bill’s intent is practical and localized, with no significant fiscal or criminal justice implications, but the withdrawal from standard provisions warrants caution. Should the bill move forward, it may benefit from a clarifying amendment to affirm how Moore County will maintain transparency and oversight.

• Individual Liberty: The bill does not create, restrict, or expand individual rights or liberties directly. It restructures the administrative framework of the Moore County Juvenile Board, which may indirectly affect how juvenile justice is managed locally. A more functional board could lead to better oversight and services for juveniles, but these implications are indirect and speculative. As such, the impact on individual liberty is minimal.
• Personal Responsibility: The bill neither promotes nor inhibits personal responsibility. It does not affect how individuals, whether juveniles, parents, or officials, are held accountable for their actions. Its primary function is to allow county officials to better fulfill their administrative duties by easing appointment constraints.
• Free Enterprise: The bill does not relate to commerce, regulation, or market activity. It neither burdens nor supports private enterprise, and there is no fiscal burden or economic regulation introduced by the bill.
• Private Property Rights: The bill does not affect private property or land use in any way. It is strictly an administrative change to the composition of a local government body.
• Limited Government: This is the area of greatest relevance and mild concern. On one hand, the bill advances the principle of local control, which is consistent with limited government, especially in a rural setting where one-size-fits-all rules can be burdensome. Allowing Moore County more discretion in structuring its juvenile board reflects a flexible, decentralized approach to governance. On the other hand, the bill removes Moore County from statewide standards set in Sections 152.0007 and 152.0008 of the Human Resources Code. These sections help ensure consistency in the duties and employment practices of juvenile boards across Texas. Exempting a county from these standards may reduce transparency or uniform accountability unless offset by strong local procedures. While many counties have similar exemptions, each instance reduces the standardization that promotes good governance under the limited government principle.

• SB 1801 (Same As)