Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB117 by Creighton (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to the offense of possessing a weapon in certain prohibited places associated with schools or postsecondary educational institutions. Under the provisions of the bill, a person would commit an offense if the place where the weapon was possessed was owned and under the control of a school or postsecondary educational institution.
The Office of Court Administration, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Comptroller of Public Accounts indicate the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished using existing resources. This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions for criminal offenses would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 696 Department of Criminal Justice