LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 86TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 13, 2019

TO:	Honorable Kelly Hancock, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:	John McGeady, Assistant Director     Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB2303 by Moody (Relating to the definition of a bet for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

This bill would amend the Penal Code to exempt fantasy sports games from the penal code prohibitions against gambling subject to certain conditions.

According to the Office of Court Administration (OCA), no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated.

Local Government Impact

According to the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to local courts is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council

LBB Staff:

WP, CLo, SD, GP