LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT STATEMENT
 
80TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 4, 2007

TO:
Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
 
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB530 by Madden (Relating to the operation and funding of drug court programs.), As Engrossed

The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code regarding the expansion and definition of drug courts.  The bill could result in reduced prison and state jail populations depending on the number of offenders diverted from prison or state jail as a result of participating in drug court programs. 

No significant impact on the programs and workload of state corrections agencies or on the demand for resources and services of those agencies is anticipated from any provisions of this bill which authorize or require a change in the sanctions applicable to adults convicted of felony crimes.



Source Agencies:
LBB Staff:
JOB, LM, GG