Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB239 by Hernandez (Relating to a report regarding the confinement of pregnant inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to submit a report, as described in the bill, regarding the confinement of pregnant inmates in TDCJ correctional facilities. TDCJ does not anticipate a significant fiscal impact as a result of implementing the provisions of the bill. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2017 and would expire on February 1, 2019.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.