Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB940 by Davis, Sarah (Relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code regulating the unlawful restraint of a dog and creating an offense. A first time offense would be a Class C misdemeanor and any repeat violations would be classified as a Class B misdemeanor.
The bill would repeal Subchapter D, Chapter 821 of the Health and Safety Code relating to the unlawful restraint of a dog.
The bill would take effect September 1, 2019.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council