Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB631 by Buckingham (Relating to venue for the disposition of stolen property.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure allowing the venue for the disposition of stolen property to be in the county where the property was alleged to be stolen.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
According to the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association, no local fiscal impact from the bill is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council