Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1015 by Canales (Relating to notice provided to a court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to provide a specified notice to a sentencing court regarding certain defendants placed on state jail felony community supervision. The Office of Court Administration and TDCJ indicate that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed within current resources. The bill would take effect September 1, 2015.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 696 Department of Criminal Justice