LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 1, 2011

TO:	Honorable Pete Gallego, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:	John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1909 by Coleman (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Penal Code relating to affirmative defenses to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child.  The bill would take effect September 1, 2011 and apply only to an offense committed on or after the effective date of the Act.  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.

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LBB Staff:

JOB, ESi, GG, LM