LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 4, 2011

TO:	Honorable Mike Hamilton, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
FROM:	John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB82 by Flynn (Relating to the criminal offenses applicable to gambling and gambling devices.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Penal Code regarding what constitutes certain Class C misdemeanor gambling offenses and what constitutes a defense to prosecution. It is anticipated that costs associated with enforcement and prosecution of these gambling offenses could be reasonably absorbed within current resources.

The bill would repeal Section 47.02(e) of the Penal Code.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

JOB, AG, TP