Honorable Pete Gallego, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1150 by Thompson (Relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to the insanity defense in a criminal case. To the extent the bill modifies such provisions, no increase in judicial workloads or fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would take effect September 1, 2009.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council