Honorable James White, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2158 by White (Relating to certain programs and services for inmates and state jail felony defendants, including the creation of a work release program and the availability of peer support services.), As Introduced
The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time due to the unknown size of the service population.
The bill would amend the Government Code as it relates to certain programs and services for offenders and state jail felony defendants, including the creation of a work release program and the availability of peer support services. The fiscal impact to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) cannot be determined due to the unknown size of the service population, unknown length of time each offender would participate in the work release program, and the unknown amount of funding TDCJ would collect to offset program costs. According to TDCJ, the annual costs could include electronic monitoring of offenders while in the community, transportation needs of offenders getting to and from work, and additional correctional staff to maintain appropriate supervision of offenders.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.