LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 78TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 7, 2003

TO:	Honorable David Dewhurst, Lieutenant Governor, Senate
FROM:	John Keel, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB408 by Deuell (Relating to the punishment for the offense of terroristic threat. ), As Passed 2nd House

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Penal Code by enhancing the punishment for the offense of terroristic threat from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor if the offense is committed against a member of the person's family or household or otherwise constitutes family violence or if the offense is committed against a public servant.  It is assumed that the bill would not significantly affect the operations of state or local government.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

696 Department of Criminal Justice

LBB Staff:

JK, SD, WK, GG