Honorable Linda Harper-Brown, Chair, House Committee on Government Efficiency & Reform
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB193 by Dutton (Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to except the release of information held by a law enforcement agency that would unduly interfere with the detection, investigation, or prosecution of a crime relating to an ongoing investigation or conduct that remains subject to prosecution and the matter is not considered closed. The bill would take effect September 1, 2013.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.