Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB478 by Dutton (Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to permit an individual who has been convicted of any offense under state law to apply for restoration of civil rights if the individual's sentence was completed, three years have elapsed since the date of conviction, and the individual has not been convicted of any other offense.
Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 697 Board of Pardons and Paroles