LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 86TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
March 29, 2019

TO:
Honorable Tracy O. King, Chair, House Committee on Licensing & Administrative Procedures
 
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 Introduced

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