Honorable James White, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB573 by Dutton (Relating to the restoration of certain rights to a criminal defendant.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow a person convicted of any crime to apply for a restoration of civil rights after the person's sentence is completed and three years have elapsed if the person has not been convicted of any other offense. The bill would also change waiting period for filing an application for an individual who has been convicted under the laws of another county from two to three years. The Office of Court Administration and the Board of Pardons and Paroles have indicated that the provisions of the bill could be implemented with existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 697 Board of Pardons and Paroles