LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 23, 2015

TO:	Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB563 by Dutton (Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of official oppression.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Penal Code to enhance the penalty for the offense of official oppression under certain circumstances.  

The Department of Public Safety indicates implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant fiscal impact on state correctional agencies.

Local Government Impact

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

Source Agencies:

405 Department of Public Safety

LBB Staff:

UP, KJo, LM, JPo, JAW