Honorable Jerry Madden, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1421 by Hodge (Relating to the restoration of good conduct time forfeited during a term of imprisonment.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code by granting the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) permission to restore good conduct time forfeited by an offender as a result of committing an offense or violating a rule of TDCJ. If TDCJ utilizes the option to restore good conduct time, the bill would result in cost savings due to the earlier release of inmates for whom good conduct time is restored.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.