Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB536 by Whitmire (Relating to the designation of certain prostitution prevention programs as commercially sexually exploited persons court programs.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would move Chapter 169A Health and Safety Code to Subtitle K, Title 2 Government Code. It would also reclassify "prostitution prevention programs" as "commercially sexually exploited persons court programs". The bill would permit local entities to apply to the Office of the Governor for grants for establishing commercially sexually exploited persons program. The bill would also require local entities to submit certain documentation and seek approval and verification from the criminal justice division of the Office of the Governor in establishing such programs.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.