LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session February 26, 2001 TO: Honorable Juan Hinojosa, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1796 by Flores (Relating to the punishment for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.), As Introduced ************************************************************************** * No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. * ************************************************************************** The bill would amend the Penal Code by enhancing the punishment for the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child from a Class C misdemeanor to a state jail felony. If the child discharges the firearm and causes death or serious bodily injury, the offense is currently punishable as a Class A misdemeanor. In cases of death or serious bodily injury the bill would enhance the punishment to a felony of the third degree. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, JC, GG