LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 77th Regular Session February 28, 2001 TO: Honorable Juan Hinojosa, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2022 by Hinojosa (Relating to the punishment for the offense of evading arrest or detention.), 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 evading arrest or detention by one penalty grade based on whether the actor uses a vehicle, has been previously convicted under this section, or causes injury to another as a result of evading arrest. The bill would also amend the Transportation Code by suspending the driver's license for two years of persons convicted of the offense of evading arrest or detention. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JK, JC, GG