LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 86TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

April 1, 2019

TO:	Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:	John McGeady, Assistant Director     Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	SB1820 by Huffman (Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of impersonating a public servant.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions are the subject of this analysis. The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates the criminal offense of impersonating a public servant.

The Office of Court Administration and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice indicate 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, 696 Department of Criminal Justice

LBB Staff:

WP, LBO, LM, SPa