LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 10, 2003

TO:	Honorable Ray Allen, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB864 by Kolkhorst (Relating to prohibiting the introduction or possession of certain items in correctional facilities or on certain property of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; providing penalties.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Penal Code by adding to the items that cannot be provided to an inmate of a correctional facility.  The offense of prohibited substances in correctional facility or on property of Texas Department of Criminal Justice would be amended to exclude the providing of deadly weapons, cellular phones, and money to inmates.  The offense of prohibited substances in correctional facility or on property of Texas Department of Criminal Justice is punishable as a felony of the third degree. 

 

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice anticipates no significant fiscal impact from this bill. 

Local Government Impact

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

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