Honorable Poncho Nevárez, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1177 by Phelan (Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code to make certain weapons-related prohibitions inapplicable in certain circumstances. Under current statute these offenses are punished by a misdemeanor or felony with the punishment based on the specific circumstances of the offense.
The Office of Court Administration and the Comptroller of Public Accounts do not anticipate a significant fiscal impact as a result of the bill's provisions. This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact on state correctional populations or 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