LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 19, 2011

TO:
Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
 
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB2577 by Miller, Sid (Relating to the unlawful use of a criminal instrument or mechanical security device; providing a penalty.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to unlawful use of a criminal instrument or mechanical security device. The provisions of the bill that enhance existing punishment or create new punishment for criminal offenses are the subject of this analysis. Under the provisions of the bill, unlawful use of a criminal instrument would be expanded to include mechanical security device. The bill defines mechanical security device as a device designed or manufactured by a locksmith to perform services for a customer who seeks entry to a structure, motor vehicle, or other property. Under current statute unlawful use of a criminal instrument is punishable at the misdemeanor and felony level.
 
The bill would take effect September 1, 2011 and apply only to an offense committed on or after that date.
 
For this analysis, it is assumed that the number of offenders convicted under this statute would not result in a significant impact on the programs and workload of state corrections agencies or on the demand for resources and services of those agencies.

Local Government Impact

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


Source Agencies:
LBB Staff:
JOB, ESi, GG, LM