LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session March 9, 2001 TO: Honorable Bob Turner, Chair, House Committee on Public Safety FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB968 by Ellis, Dan (Relating to the applicability of the offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon to certain persons carrying a weapon in a recreational vehicle.), As Introduced ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** The bill would amend the Penal Code by changing the conditions for which the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons cannot be applied. The offense of unlawful carrying weapons is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor; however, the offense is punishable as a felony of the third degree if the offense is committed on any premises licensed or issued a permit for the sale of alcohol. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, JC, GG