LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 19, 2015

TO:	Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB277 by Ashby (Relating to capital murder of a prosecuting attorney or an assistant prosecuting attorney.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Penal Code to enhance the punishment for the offense of murder to a capital felony if committed with retaliatory intent against certain prosecuting attorneys. Murder is currently punishable as a second degree or first degree felony, depending on the circumstances. A capital felony is currently punishable by death or life in prison without parole. This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

696 Department of Criminal Justice

LBB Staff:

UP, KJo, LM, ESi, JN