Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1168 by Anchia (Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to the definition of a secured area of an airport where a person commits an offense for possession of certain weapons, and would provide a defense to prosecution for certain persons under specific circumstances.
The Office of Court Administration indicates the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions will not result in a significant fiscal impact. The provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions for criminal offenses would not result in a significant impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional 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, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts