LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session February 23, 2001 TO: Honorable Juan Hinojosa, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB514 by Hinojosa (Relating to a defense to certain gambling-related offenses for gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe.), As Introduced ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** The bill would amend the Penal Code by preventing prosecution of various gambling offenses permitted under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The bill would apply to activity conducted on the premises of Indian tribes or tribal organizations recognized by the federal government. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, JC, GG