LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

March 24, 2021

TO:	Honorable Chris Paddie, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB393 by Moody (Relating to the definition of a bet for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Penal Code to exempt fantasy sports games from the Penal Code prohibitions against gambling subject to certain conditions.

According to the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated.

Local Government Impact

According to the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

212 Office of Court Admin

LBB Staff:

JMc, SMAT, CMA, DPE, WP, SD, GP