Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3195 by Wu (Relating to juveniles committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The provisions of the bill addressed by this analysis would amend various codes as they relate to juveniles committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Under the provisions of the bill, certain information about juveniles committed to the department could be shared with other entities under certain conditions, and the time frame before releasing certain information to a juvenile court before a juvenile is released from the department would be reduced. The bill would also remove the requirement that certain participation and educational goals be met by youth participating in department educational programs before release from state residential facilities onto parole supervision.
The Office of Court Administration and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department indicate the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill 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, 644 Juvenile Justice Department