Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM:
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2609 by Guillen (Relating to convictions barring employment at or by certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.), As Passed 2nd House
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Section 250.006(a) of the Health and Safety Code by adding offenses under Sections 36.06 (obstruction or retaliation) and 42.092 (cruelty to nonlivestock animals) of the Penal Code to the list of offenses that precludes employment at a facility if a person has been convicted.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.