Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB148 by Toth (Relating to the limitations period for certain offenses involving dating or family violence.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Article 12.01 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to extend the statute of limitations for an assault or aggregated assault to five years if committed against another person whose relationship is defined by the Texas Family Code as family, dating, or sharing a household. In addition, the statute of limitations for continuous violence against the family would be extended to five years.
According to the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal implication to the state court system is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
Bexar County does not expect a fiscal impact from the bill.