Honorable Joe Driver, Chair, House Committee on Law Enforcement
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB819 by Isett (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun, illegal knife, or club.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code by providing exceptions to the prosecution of individuals for the offense of unlawful carrying weapons.Providing exceptions to the prosecution of individuals for offenses would result in fewer prosecutions and would not result in additional fiscal implications to the State.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.