| TO: | Honorable Tom Craddick, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives |
| 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 Passed 2nd House |
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.
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| LBB Staff: | JOB, GG, LM
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