LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 7, 2015

TO:	Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB981 by Raymond (Relating to the offense of manslaughter; increasing the penalty for certain offenders.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Penal Code to enhance the punishment for manslaughter from a second degree felony to a first degree felony under certain circumstances.  This analysis assumes implementing 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:

LBB Staff:

UP, KJo, LM, JPo