Honorable Dade Phelan, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB4041 by Toth (Relating to prohibiting the enforcement of certain federal laws; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Based on analysis by the Office of Court Administration, the provisions of the bill relating to firearm laws can be implemented within existing resources. Based on analysis by the Office of the Attorney General, while the enforcement provisions of the bill would require additional staff resources to field increased complaints, this can be accomplished within existing state resources.
Local Government Impact
A Class A misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $4,000, confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year, or both. Costs associated with enforcement, prosecution and confinement could likely be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal implication.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 302 Office of the Attorney General