LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

February 24, 2003

TO:	Honorable Terry Keel, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB809 by Keel (Relating to certain gaming activity conducted by an Indian tribe or tribal organization.), 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. Subsequently, impact to the State would be insignificant.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:	696 Department Of Criminal Justice
LBB Staff:	JK, JO, WK, GG, KG