LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session May 7, 2001 TO: Honorable Juan Hinojosa, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1555 by Reyna, Arthur (Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.), As Introduced ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** The bill would amend the Penal Code by making it illegal for felons placed on deferred adjudication community supervision to possess a firearm. Such individuals would not be able to possess a firearm after the placement on deferred adjudication community supervision and before the fifth anniversary of the date on which the proceedings are dismissed and the person is discharged. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, JC, GG