LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 27, 2015

TO:	Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1317 by Menéndez (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Penal Code to remove certain improper photography or visual recording intent criteria. The offense of improper photography or visual recording is currently punishable as a state jail felony. The Office of Court Administration anticipates no significant fiscal impact to the state court system as a result of implementing the provisions of the bill. 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:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council

LBB Staff:

UP, KJo, LM, ESi, TB