LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 13, 2015

TO:	Honorable Myra Crownover, Chair, House Committee on Public Health
FROM:	Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1583 by Taylor, Van (Relating to classifying synthetic cannabinoid or cathinone as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to classify synthetic cannabinoid or cathinone as Schedule I controlled substances under the Texas Controlled Substances Act.

The Department of Public Safety indicates no significant fiscal impact 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:

405 Department of Public Safety

LBB Staff:

UP, NB, LM