Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB460 by Shaheen (Relating to the solicitation of pen pals by certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to adopt a policy to prohibit certain offenders from soliciting pen pals. According to TDCJ, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.