LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 86TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 22, 2019

TO:	Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:	John McGeady, Assistant Director     Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB3136 by Cain (Relating to carrying a weapon on the premises of a government court or offices utilized by the court.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to carrying a weapon on the premises of a government court or offices utilized by the court. Under the provisions of the bill, a person would not commit an offense as outlined in the bill if the person has the written authorization of any court located on the premises. Unlawful carrying of weapons in prohibited places is punishable as a third degree felony.

The Office of Court Administration indicates the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions will not result in a significant fiscal impact.  This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact 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

LBB Staff:

WP, SLE, LM, SPa, DA