Honorable James White, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB650 by White (Relating to female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code as it relates to the welfare of confined females within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). Under the provisions of the bill, TDCJ would be required to provide correctional staff with certain training and females confined within correctional institutions with certain programming and services, as well as adopt certain rules and policies. TDCJ states that no significant fiscal impact is anticipated. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2019.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.