Honorable Joe Straus, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB554 by Springer (Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport.), As Passed 2nd House
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code to provide a defense to prosecution for the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons in prohibited places. The bill would permit individuals with a license to carry a concealed handgun to immediately exit a screening checkpoint of an airport upon completion of required screening processes and notification the person possessed a handgun. 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.