Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3150 by Burns (Relating to a merchant allowing a person suspected of committing or attempting to commit theft to complete a theft education program.), As Engrossed
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to allow a merchant selling goods or services to offer a person suspected of stealing or attempting to steal property to complete a theft education program instead of reporting the offense to a law enforcement program.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.