Honorable Joe Moody, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2769 by Walle (Relating to the elimination of administrative fees for certain transactions relating to the collection of fines, fees, restitution, and other court costs in criminal cases.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to repeal an article that allows for the assessment and collection of an administrative fee of up to $2.00. As none of the revenue from this fee is directed to the state, the bill would not have a significant fiscal impact.
Local Government Impact
The transaction fee is optional, with some jurisdictions charging less than the $2 authorized amount and some jurisdictions opting not to charge the fee. Therefore, local impact will vary by jurisdiction.
According to the Office of Court Administration, the bill is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact on local courts.
According to the Justice of the Peace and Constables Association, the bill would have no fiscal impact on justice courts.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts