Honorable James White, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB821 by Shaheen (Relating to the solicitation of pen pals by certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to adopt a policy to prohibit certain offenders from soliciting pen pals. According to TDCJ, no significant fiscal impact is anticipated. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.