LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 14, 2015

TO:	Honorable Abel Herrero, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1758 by Zedler (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend various codes as they relate to the offense of obstruction or retaliation. Under the provisions of the bill, posting certain information about a public servant or certain persons associated with the public servant with the intent to cause harm or threat of harm would be punishable as a third degree or second degree felony depending on the circumstances of the offense. 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.

Source Agencies:

LBB Staff:

UP, KJo, LM, ESi