Honorable Pete Gallego, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1707 by Gutierrez (Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill amend the Penal Code to change the amounts of the value of stolen property from less than $50 to $100 for Class B and Class C misdemeanors as defined by the provisions of the bill.
A Class B misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000, confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days, or both. A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500.
Local Government Impact
Costs associated with enforcement, prosecution and confinement could likely be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal implication.