LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 83RD LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 22, 2013

TO:	Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1517 by Van de Putte (Relating to the placement of a child in disciplinary seclusion in a juvenile facility.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Family Code relating to the placement of a child in disciplinary seclusion in a juvenile facility. It is assumed that implementing the provisions of the bill can be absorbed within the existing resources of the agency.

This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2013.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

644 Texas Juvenile Justice Department

LBB Staff:

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