LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 81ST LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 18, 2009

TO:	Honorable Pete Gallego, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB435 by Lucio III (Relating to the penalty for theft of a pet.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Penal Code to make theft of a pet punishable as a state jail felony.  Theft is currently punishable at all offense levels depending upon the type and value of property stolen.  The bill would take effect on September 1, 2009 and apply to offenses committed on or after that date.  It is assumed that the bill would not significantly affect the operations of state or local government.  

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

696 Department of Criminal Justice

LBB Staff:

JOB, ESi, GG, LM