Honorable Tan Parker, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2398 by Turner, Sylvester (Relating to a study of and report regarding Texas Department of Criminal Justice visitation policies.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to conduct a study of the agency’s visitation policies in TDCJ correctional facilities. The study would include methods to improve the visitation policies and a report to the Legislature. TDCJ has determined that the bill would not result in a significant fiscal impact to the State. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote in each house, otherwise the bill would take effect September 1, 2013.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.