LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
April 20, 2005

TO:
Honorable Jerry Madden, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
 
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
SB695 by Ogden (Relating to the forfeiture of good conduct time from inmates who file frivolous applications for writ of habeas corpus.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Government Code by allowing the forfeiture of good conduct time from inmates who file frivolous applications for writs of habeas corpus. A "frivolous" writ is defined as one brought for purposes of abusing judicial resources.  The bill would take effect September 1, 2005. Because the bill is not expected to substantially add to the inmate population, no significant fiscal impact to the State is anticipated.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
LBB Staff:
JOB, KJG, VDS, AM