LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 24, 2013

TO:	Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1120 by Riddle (Relating to the duties of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to encourage individuals to report criminal activity related to trafficking of persons.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

This bill would amend Government Code, Section 414.005 by directing the Texas Crime Stoppers Council to create a program that encourages individuals to report criminal activity related to the trafficking of persons and financially rewards those persons if the report substantially contributes to an arrest or apprehension.

The Office of the Governor indicates the provisions of the bill can be implemented within existing resources.

This bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of each house; if not, it will take effect on September 1, 2013.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

301 Office of the Governor

LBB Staff:

UP, ESi, EP, CK, KKR