Honorable Joe Moody, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB913 by Alvarado (Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain prohibited explosive weapons.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code to expand the circumstances under which the offense of certain prohibited weapons may be prosecuted. This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Association of Counties, under the provisions of the bill, the number of prosecutions cannot be determined. However, TAC does not anticipate that the additional prosecutions will result in a significant fiscal impact to counties.
Travis County anticipates new operational costs based on an estimated five or six new felony cases per year with a cost per criminal disposition of $1,299.