LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 16, 2007

TO:	Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2703 by Woolley (Relating to interference with the duties of a public health professional; providing a criminal penalty.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend Section 38.15(a), Penal Code, by adding to the list of actions that constitute an offense of obstructing governmental operation the act of interfering with a state, county, or municipal public health official while that person is performing their duties.

The bill would apply only to an offense committed on or after the effective date of the bill, which would be September 1, 2007.

Local Government Impact

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

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LBB Staff:

JOB, ES, DB