Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB831 by Reyna (Relating to regulation of the use of laser pointers; providing a criminal penalty.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code by making the use of a laser pointer, under certain conditions, punishable as a Class C misdemeanor. A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice anticipates no fiscal impact from this bill.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.