Honorable Pete Gallego, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1633 by Walle (Relating to certain conditions imposed on defendants convicted of an offense of graffiti or juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct involving graffiti.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Article 42.12, Section 11 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by requiring persons convicted or juveniles adjudicated of an offense of graffiti, who are placed on community supervision or probation, to perform at least five hours of community service if the pecuniary loss is less than $50; at least 15 hours if the pecuniary loss if between $50 and $500; and at least 30 hours if the pecuniary loss is $500 or more. If a juvenile placed on probation for graffiti cannot pay restitution that as been ordered, the juvenile court shall order the child, in addition to other community service ordered, to perform at least five hours of community service if the pecuniary loss is less than $50; at least 15 hours if the pecuniary loss if between $50 and $500; and at least 30 hours if the pecuniary loss is $500 or more.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.